Great Wood Farm Early Years food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Kesteven
Great Wood Farm Early Years 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 6 March 2026, 4 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: Great Wood Farm, Ponton Road, Boothby Pagnell, NG33 4DH
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Great Wood Farm Early Years 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% | ← Great Wood Farm Early Years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Great Wood Farm Early Years 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 Great Wood Farm Early Years, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| G H Harrison & Son Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Kesteven RFC Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Great Ponton Primary School School/college/university | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Great Ponton Village Centre Other catering premises | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2023 |
| Ropsley Primary School School/college/university | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Green Man Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Premier Great Ponton Service Station Retailers - other | 2.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 June 2025 |
| Ingoldsby & Dist Social Club Other catering premises | 2.8 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Great Wood Farm Early Years
What is Great Wood Farm Early Years's food hygiene rating?
Great Wood Farm Early Years has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 6 March 2026.
Is Great Wood Farm Early Years 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 Great Wood Farm Early Years last inspected?
Great Wood Farm Early Years was last inspected on 6 March 2026, 4 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 Great Wood Farm Early Years?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Great Wood Farm Early Years 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 Great Wood Farm Early Years is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Great Wood Farm Early Years 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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