Ancaster Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Kesteven
Ancaster Service Station 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 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Willoughby Road Garage, Willoughby Road, Ancaster, NG32 3RT
How it compares in South Kesteven
In South Kesteven, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Ancaster Service Station sits behind roughly 918 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 918 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ← Ancaster Service Station | |
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 81 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 Good
- 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 Ancaster Service Station 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 Ancaster Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woody's Bar & Lake View Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Ancaster Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Ancaster Village Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Ancaster Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Ancaster Leisure Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Ancaster Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Ancaster Primary School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Ancaster Village Nursery - Out of School Club Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
Questions about Ancaster Service Station
What is Ancaster Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Ancaster Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Kesteven Council on 15 October 2024.
Is Ancaster Service Station 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 Ancaster Service Station last inspected?
Ancaster Service Station was last inspected on 15 October 2024, 20 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 Ancaster Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ancaster Service Station compare to other places in South Kesteven?
84% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while Ancaster Service Station holds a 4. 109 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Ancaster Service Station 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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