The Fighting Cocks food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Kesteven
The Fighting Cocks 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 21 May 2025, 13 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: The Fighting Cocks, 13 Market Place, Corby Glen, NG33 4NH
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts The Fighting Cocks 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 Fighting Cocks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Fighting Cocks 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 Fighting Cocks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatties Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Lily's Lavendar Hut Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Corby Glen Community Primary School inc. Corby Glen Kidsclub School/college/university | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| The Woodhouse Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Corby Glen Playgroup Caring Premises | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Caterlink - Charles Read Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
Questions about The Fighting Cocks
What is The Fighting Cocks's food hygiene rating?
The Fighting Cocks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 21 May 2025.
Is The Fighting Cocks 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 Fighting Cocks last inspected?
The Fighting Cocks was last inspected on 21 May 2025, 13 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 Fighting Cocks?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Fighting Cocks 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 Fighting Cocks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects The Fighting Cocks 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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