Willow Court Care Home - HC-One food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · West Lindsey
Willow Court Care Home - HC-One holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 2 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: Croft Lane, Cherry Willingham
How it compares in West Lindsey
In West Lindsey, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Willow Court Care Home - HC-One sits behind roughly 598 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 598 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 8% | ← Willow Court Care Home - HC-One | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Willow Court Care Home - HC-One 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 Willow Court Care Home - HC-One, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Pembroke Breakfast Club School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2020 |
| Home from Home Care Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Pizza Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| LCC - Washingborough Childrens Centre School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Ferry Boat Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| LARC Rise Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Mad Dogs Winghouse Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
Questions about Willow Court Care Home - HC-One
What is Willow Court Care Home - HC-One's food hygiene rating?
Willow Court Care Home - HC-One has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Lindsey Council on 2 December 2025.
Is Willow Court Care Home - HC-One 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Willow Court Care Home - HC-One last inspected?
Willow Court Care Home - HC-One was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 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 Willow Court Care Home - HC-One?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Willow Court Care Home - HC-One compare to other places in West Lindsey?
84% of the 709 rated food businesses in West Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while Willow Court Care Home - HC-One holds a 4. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lindsey Council inspects Willow Court Care Home - HC-One 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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