Dobsons Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Kesteven
Dobsons Convenience Store 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
This is a fresh result: Dobsons Convenience Store was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Dobsons General Store, 74 High Street, Billingborough, NG34 0QD
How it compares in South Kesteven
In South Kesteven, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Dobsons Convenience Store 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% | ← Dobsons Convenience Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Dobsons Convenience Store 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 Dobsons Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post 'N' More Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| The Fortescue Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Blessett Butchers Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Co-op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Old Hall Rest Home Caring Premises | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Billingborough Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 321 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 April 2025 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 363 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 October 2025 |
| Billingborough Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about Dobsons Convenience Store
What is Dobsons Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Dobsons Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Kesteven Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Dobsons Convenience Store 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 Dobsons Convenience Store last inspected?
Dobsons Convenience Store was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month 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 Dobsons Convenience Store?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dobsons Convenience Store 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 Dobsons Convenience Store holds a 3. 49 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Dobsons Convenience Store 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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