Capricorn Cottage food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Holland
Capricorn Cottage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 July 2025, 11 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: 88 East Gate, Fleet, Spalding Lincolnshire, PE12 8ND
How it compares in South Holland
That puts Capricorn Cottage 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% | ← Capricorn Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Capricorn Cottage 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 Capricorn Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| The Willows Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Fleet Wood Lane Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| The Chestnuts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2024 |
| Farm Shop Hurnfield Hargate Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| The Lawns & Lakes Camping and Caravan Site Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Beijing Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Capricorn Cottage
What is Capricorn Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Capricorn Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Holland Council on 29 July 2025.
Is Capricorn Cottage 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Capricorn Cottage last inspected?
Capricorn Cottage was last inspected on 29 July 2025, 11 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 Capricorn Cottage?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Capricorn Cottage compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, and Capricorn Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects Capricorn Cottage 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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