Helz Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Lindsey
Helz Kitchen 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 13 March 2026, 3 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: Market Place, Caistor
How it compares in West Lindsey
That puts Helz Kitchen among the 598 places in West Lindsey holding top marks, 84% 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 | 598 | 84% | ← Helz Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Good
- 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 Helz Kitchen 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 Helz Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caistor Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Pizza Uno Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| YM Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Caistor Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 September 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Cooplands (Scarborough) Ltd Retailers - other | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| SweetieBelles Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 April 2025 |
Questions about Helz Kitchen
What is Helz Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Helz Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lindsey Council on 13 March 2026.
Is Helz Kitchen 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 Helz Kitchen last inspected?
Helz Kitchen was last inspected on 13 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Helz Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Helz Kitchen compare to other places in West Lindsey?
84% of the 709 rated food businesses in West Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and Helz Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lindsey Council inspects Helz Kitchen 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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