Colsterworth Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Kesteven
Colsterworth Service Station 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 7 October 2025, 9 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: Colsterworth Service Station, A1 Northbound, Colsterworth, NG33 5JJ
How it compares in South Kesteven
In South Kesteven, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Colsterworth Service Station sits behind roughly 917 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 917 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 107 | 10% | ← Colsterworth Service Station | |
| 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 79 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 Colsterworth Service Station 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 Colsterworth Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Service Station Retailers - other | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| China Moon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 301 yards away | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 10 June 2026 |
| Little Legs Nursery Caring Premises | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Colsterworth C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| The White Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 March 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Colsterworth Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| A1 Stadium Diner & Compass Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
Questions about Colsterworth Service Station
What is Colsterworth Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Colsterworth Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Kesteven Council on 7 October 2025.
Is Colsterworth Service Station 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 Colsterworth Service Station last inspected?
Colsterworth Service Station was last inspected on 7 October 2025, 9 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 Colsterworth Service Station?
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 Colsterworth Service Station compare to other places in South Kesteven?
84% of the 1,097 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while Colsterworth Service Station holds a 4. 107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Colsterworth Service Station 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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