The Recruiting Sergeant food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Kesteven
The Recruiting Sergeant holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 January 2026, 5 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: 10 High Street, Great Gonerby, NG31 8JP
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts The Recruiting Sergeant among the 917 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 84% 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 | 917 | 84% | ← The Recruiting Sergeant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 107 | 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 79 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 The Recruiting Sergeant 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 Recruiting Sergeant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Gonerby Post Office Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Great Gonerby Social Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Harry's Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Gonerby Hill Groceries Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Funfields Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Gonerby Hill Foot Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Great Taste Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Dine Contract Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
Questions about The Recruiting Sergeant
What is The Recruiting Sergeant's food hygiene rating?
The Recruiting Sergeant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 20 January 2026.
Is The Recruiting Sergeant 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Recruiting Sergeant last inspected?
The Recruiting Sergeant was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 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 Recruiting Sergeant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Recruiting Sergeant compare to other places in South Kesteven?
84% of the 1,097 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and The Recruiting Sergeant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects The Recruiting Sergeant 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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