Ayrshire House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Kesteven
Ayrshire House 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 20 October 2025, 8 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: Ayrshire House, 24 Main Road, Long Bennington, NG23 5EH
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Ayrshire House 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% | ← Ayrshire House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ayrshire House 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 Ayrshire House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Bennington C of E Academy School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| The Reindeer at Long Bennington Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Kings Farm Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Long Bennington Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Long Bennington Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Sharricks Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Ashiana Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about Ayrshire House
What is Ayrshire House's food hygiene rating?
Ayrshire House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 20 October 2025.
Is Ayrshire House 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 Ayrshire House last inspected?
Ayrshire House was last inspected on 20 October 2025, 8 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 Ayrshire House?
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 Ayrshire House 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 Ayrshire House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Ayrshire House 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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