The Woodlands food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · South Holland
The Woodlands holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 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: 80 - 84 Pinchbeck Road, Spalding, PE11 1QF
How it compares in South Holland
That puts The Woodlands 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% | ← The Woodlands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Woodlands 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 The Woodlands, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar House Caring Premises | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
| Dales Catering Takeaway/sandwich shop | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
| Pinchbeck United FC Pub/bar/nightclub | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Masonic Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Koala Klubs Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Dales Catering @ Tulip Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| B & M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Cheers wine House & Tapas Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
Questions about The Woodlands
What is The Woodlands's food hygiene rating?
The Woodlands has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Holland Council on 28 July 2025.
Is The Woodlands 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Woodlands last inspected?
The Woodlands was last inspected on 28 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 The Woodlands?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Woodlands compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, and The Woodlands is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects The Woodlands 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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The Woodlands is one of 454 rated food businesses in Spalding. See every hygiene rating in Spalding →
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