The Willows Residential Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Kesteven
The Willows Residential Care Home holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 74 Station Street, Rippingale, PE10 0SX
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts The Willows Residential Care Home among the 916 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 83% 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 | 916 | 83% | ← The Willows Residential Care Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 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 78 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 The Willows Residential Care Home 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 The Willows Residential Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Szechuan Kitchen Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| The Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| The Hare & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| The Grange Spa Other catering premises | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Five Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 January 2025 |
| St Gilbert of Sempringham CE Primary School and Nursery School/college/university | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Wilf's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Morton Village Hall Other catering premises | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
Questions about The Willows Residential Care Home
What is The Willows Residential Care Home's food hygiene rating?
The Willows Residential Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 30 July 2024.
Is The Willows Residential Care Home 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Willows Residential Care Home last inspected?
The Willows Residential Care Home was last inspected on 30 July 2024, 23 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 The Willows Residential Care Home?
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 The Willows Residential Care Home compare to other places in South Kesteven?
83% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and The Willows Residential Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects The Willows Residential Care Home 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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