Little John's Hog Roast food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · South Kesteven
Little John's Hog Roast holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Little John's Hog Roast was inspected on 24 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Redthorn House, Main Street, Claypole, NG23 5BJ
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Little John's Hog Roast 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% | ← Little John's Hog Roast | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Little John's Hog Roast 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 Little John's Hog Roast, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Claypole C of E Primary School School/college/university | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| F Doncaster (Butchers) Retailers - other | 393 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 July 2025 |
| The Side House Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Claypole Village Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about Little John's Hog Roast
What is Little John's Hog Roast's food hygiene rating?
Little John's Hog Roast has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 24 June 2026.
Is Little John's Hog Roast 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little John's Hog Roast last inspected?
Little John's Hog Roast was last inspected on 24 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Little John's Hog Roast?
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 Little John's Hog Roast 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 Little John's Hog Roast is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Little John's Hog Roast 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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