Whaplode St Mary's Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · South Holland
Whaplode St Mary's Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 August 2025, 10 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: Kirkgate, Whaplode, Spalding Lincs, PE12 6TE
How it compares in South Holland
That puts Whaplode St Mary's Church 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% | ← Whaplode St Mary's Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Whaplode St Mary's Church 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 Whaplode St Mary's Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whaplode tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Whaplode Food Store Retailers - other | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2025 |
| Argo Petroleum Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 December 2025 |
| Golden Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Whaplode C E Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| DPS Education Limited School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Lincs Cake Dec Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Whaplode St Mary's Church
What is Whaplode St Mary's Church's food hygiene rating?
Whaplode St Mary's Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Holland Council on 18 August 2025.
Is Whaplode St Mary's Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whaplode St Mary's Church last inspected?
Whaplode St Mary's Church was last inspected on 18 August 2025, 10 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 Whaplode St Mary's Church?
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 Whaplode St Mary's Church compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, and Whaplode St Mary's Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects Whaplode St Mary's Church 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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