Heron Frozen Foods Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · South Holland
Heron Frozen Foods Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket 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 9 May 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: 15A Sheep Market, Spalding, PE11 1BE
How it compares in South Holland
In South Holland, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Heron Frozen Foods Ltd sits behind roughly 614 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 614 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ← Heron Frozen Foods Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Heron Frozen Foods Ltd 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 Heron Frozen Foods Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Pearl Treats Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Pied Calf Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Gurkha Oven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Doris Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| My Local Health Store Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| Castel of Dracula Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Gary Simpson Butchers Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
Questions about Heron Frozen Foods Ltd
What is Heron Frozen Foods Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Heron Frozen Foods Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Holland Council on 9 May 2024.
Is Heron Frozen Foods Ltd 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 supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Heron Frozen Foods Ltd last inspected?
Heron Frozen Foods Ltd was last inspected on 9 May 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 Heron Frozen Foods Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Heron Frozen Foods Ltd compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, while Heron Frozen Foods Ltd holds a 4. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects Heron Frozen Foods Ltd 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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