Holbeach mini market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Holland
Holbeach mini market holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 January 2026, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 46 Holbeach Road, Spalding, PE11 2HQ
How it compares in South Holland
In South Holland, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Holbeach mini market sits behind roughly 614 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 614 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ← Holbeach mini market | |
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Holbeach mini market none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Holbeach mini market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lietuviski Kebabai Tauras Takeaway/sandwich shop | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Fabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Holbeach Supermarket (Londis) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Nisa Lateshopper Retailers - other | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Lidl UK Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Jacks Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Little Oaks Childcare Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Dragon City Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about Holbeach mini market
What is Holbeach mini market's food hygiene rating?
Holbeach mini market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Holland Council on 9 January 2026.
Is Holbeach mini market safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Holbeach mini market last inspected?
Holbeach mini market was last inspected on 9 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Holland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Holbeach mini market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Holbeach mini market compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, while Holbeach mini market holds a 4. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects Holbeach mini market and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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