Riverside Bar and Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Holland
Riverside Bar and Restaurant holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 February 2024, 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: 16 Bridge Road, Sutton Bridge, Spalding Lincolnshire, PE12 9UA
How it compares in South Holland
That puts Riverside Bar and Restaurant among the 614 places in South Holland holding top marks, 86% 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 | 614 | 86% | ← Riverside Bar and Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 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 Riverside Bar and Restaurant 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 Riverside Bar and Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Top Shop Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Pippa's Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2026 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Sutton Bridge Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| One Stop Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2023 |
| Pizza Perfection Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sutton Bridge Market Retailers - other | 389 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 9 February 2024 |
| Sutton Bridge Constitutional Club Other catering premises | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2026 |
Questions about Riverside Bar and Restaurant
What is Riverside Bar and Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Riverside Bar and Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Holland Council on 9 February 2024.
Is Riverside Bar and Restaurant 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Riverside Bar and Restaurant last inspected?
Riverside Bar and Restaurant was last inspected on 9 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Holland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Riverside Bar and Restaurant?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Riverside Bar and Restaurant compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, and Riverside Bar and Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects Riverside Bar and Restaurant 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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