Langtoft Convenience Store Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Kesteven
Langtoft Convenience Store Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 30 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: Post Office And Shop, 4-6 West End, Langtoft, PE6 9LS
How it compares in South Kesteven
In South Kesteven, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Langtoft Convenience Store Ltd sits behind roughly 1,025 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 916 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ← Langtoft Convenience Store Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Langtoft Convenience Store Ltd 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 Langtoft Convenience Store Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Delicious Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| The Waggon & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 113 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 February 2026 |
| Langtoft Pre School Caring Premises | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Langtoft Primary School School/college/university | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| Playzone Kids Club Ltd Caring Premises | 258 yards away | Exempt | |
| Sport Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Budgens - Market Deeping Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
Questions about Langtoft Convenience Store Ltd
What is Langtoft Convenience Store Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Langtoft Convenience Store Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Kesteven Council on 30 March 2026.
Is Langtoft Convenience Store Ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Langtoft Convenience Store Ltd last inspected?
Langtoft Convenience Store Ltd was last inspected on 30 March 2026, 3 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 Langtoft Convenience Store Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Langtoft Convenience Store Ltd compare to other places in South Kesteven?
83% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while Langtoft Convenience Store Ltd holds a 3. 49 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Langtoft Convenience Store Ltd 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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