The Village Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Kesteven
The Village Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 April 2026, 2 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: 24 High Street, Harlaxton, NG32 1JD
How it compares in South Kesteven
In South Kesteven, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Village Store sits behind roughly 916 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 916 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ← The Village Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Village 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 The Village Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlaxton CE Primary School School/college/university | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Harlaxton College School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Amazing Trading Limited Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Brewster's Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Diverse Academies Trust - Walton Academy School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Hope Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Children 1st Grantham Nursery Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
Questions about The Village Store
What is The Village Store's food hygiene rating?
The Village Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Kesteven Council on 15 April 2026.
Is The Village Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Village Store last inspected?
The Village Store was last inspected on 15 April 2026, 2 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 Village Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Village 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 The Village Store holds a 4. 109 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects The Village 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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