The Horseshoe food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Kesteven
The Horseshoe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 22 January 2026, 5 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: The Horseshoe, Peterborough Road, Thurlby, PE10 0EL
How it compares in South Kesteven
In South Kesteven, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Horseshoe sits behind roughly 916 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 916 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 10% | ← The Horseshoe | |
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 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 Horseshoe 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 Horseshoe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurlby Methodist Church Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Thurlby Post Office & Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Thurlby Community Hall Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Thurlby County Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Katesbridge Service Station Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about The Horseshoe
What is The Horseshoe's food hygiene rating?
The Horseshoe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Kesteven Council on 22 January 2026.
Is The Horseshoe 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Horseshoe last inspected?
The Horseshoe was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 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 Horseshoe?
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 Horseshoe 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 Horseshoe holds a 4. 110 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects The Horseshoe 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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