Bridle & Bean food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Kesteven
Bridle & Bean holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 April 2026, 2 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: Elms Farm, Frieston Heath Lane, Caythorpe, NG32 3HD
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Bridle & Bean among the 916 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 83% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 916 | 83% | ← Bridle & Bean | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 78 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Bridle & Bean 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 Bridle & Bean, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGL Travel Ltd Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Caythorpe & Fulbeck Junior Football Club Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Caythorpe Cricket Club Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Caythorpe Playing Field (and Social Club) Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Fulbeck Sports & Social Club Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Caythorpe & Frieston Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Caythorpe Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Caythorpe Primary School (and wrap around care) School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
Questions about Bridle & Bean
What is Bridle & Bean's food hygiene rating?
Bridle & Bean has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 22 April 2026.
Is Bridle & Bean safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bridle & Bean last inspected?
Bridle & Bean was last inspected on 22 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bridle & Bean?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bridle & Bean compare to other places in South Kesteven?
83% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Bridle & Bean is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Bridle & Bean 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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