Lowfield House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Lincolnshire
Lowfield House holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The care premises met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 December 2025, 7 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: Lowfield House, 39 Cornwall Street, Kirton in Lindsey, DN21 4EH
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
In North Lincolnshire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Lowfield House sits behind roughly 1,224 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,066 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ← Lowfield House | |
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 126 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Lowfield House 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 Lowfield House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirton Lindsey Primary Kitchen by Compass Group School/college/university | 61 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 July 2024 |
| Angies Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| George Kirton Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Teasdales Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Kirton Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 March 2025 |
| The Old Butchers Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Creative Cuppa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kirton Lindsey Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about Lowfield House
What is Lowfield House's food hygiene rating?
Lowfield House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 9 December 2025.
Is Lowfield House safe to eat at?
A 3 means the care premises met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Lowfield House last inspected?
Lowfield House was last inspected on 9 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lowfield House?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lowfield House compare to other places in North Lincolnshire?
80% of the 1,338 rated food businesses in North Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, while Lowfield House holds a 3. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects Lowfield House 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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