G Shearer & Son food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Holland
G Shearer & Son holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 December 2024, 18 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: Dam Gate Highfield House, Holbeach, Spalding Lincolnshire, PE12 8PB
How it compares in South Holland
That puts G Shearer & Son 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% | ← G Shearer & Son | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 G Shearer & Son 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 G Shearer & Son, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Mayfield Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2025 |
| Chameli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Dragon Pearl Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Good Earth Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Nicks Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Methodist Church Hall Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
Questions about G Shearer & Son
What is G Shearer & Son's food hygiene rating?
G Shearer & Son has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Holland Council on 13 December 2024.
Is G Shearer & Son 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was G Shearer & Son last inspected?
G Shearer & Son was last inspected on 13 December 2024, 18 months 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 G Shearer & Son?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 G Shearer & Son compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, and G Shearer & Son is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects G Shearer & Son 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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