The Willoughby (B & B) food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · South Kesteven
The Willoughby (B & B) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Willoughby Arms, Station Road, Little Bytham, NG33 4RA
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts The Willoughby (B & B) 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 Willoughby (B & B) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Willoughby (B & B) 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 Willoughby (B & B), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tea House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Bythams Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| The Bytham's After School Club Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
Questions about The Willoughby (B & B)
What is The Willoughby (B & B)'s food hygiene rating?
The Willoughby (B & B) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 31 October 2023.
Is The Willoughby (B & B) 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Willoughby (B & B) last inspected?
The Willoughby (B & B) was last inspected on 31 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Willoughby (B & B)?
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 Willoughby (B & B) 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 Willoughby (B & B) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects The Willoughby (B & B) 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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