Lincolnshire Co-op Long Sutton Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · South Holland
Lincolnshire Co-op Long Sutton Food Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 December 2025, 7 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: The Chase Lincoln Co-op Store, Long Sutton, Spalding Lincs, PE12 9BN
How it compares in South Holland
That puts Lincolnshire Co-op Long Sutton Food Store 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% | ← Lincolnshire Co-op Long Sutton Food Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lincolnshire Co-op Long Sutton Food Store 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 Lincolnshire Co-op Long Sutton Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | Exempt | |
| Churchills Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2025 |
| V M Gedney Newsagents Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| SIBC Greenside Cuppa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Kravings Takeaway/sandwich shop | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| My little Farm Shop Retailers - other | 131 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Palmer's Ale House and Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about Lincolnshire Co-op Long Sutton Food Store
What is Lincolnshire Co-op Long Sutton Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Lincolnshire Co-op Long Sutton Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Holland Council on 3 December 2025.
Is Lincolnshire Co-op Long Sutton Food Store 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lincolnshire Co-op Long Sutton Food Store last inspected?
Lincolnshire Co-op Long Sutton Food Store was last inspected on 3 December 2025, 7 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 Lincolnshire Co-op Long Sutton Food Store?
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 Lincolnshire Co-op Long Sutton Food Store compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, and Lincolnshire Co-op Long Sutton Food Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects Lincolnshire Co-op Long Sutton Food Store 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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Lincolnshire Co-op Long Sutton Food Store is one of 56 rated food businesses in Spalding Lincs. See every hygiene rating in Spalding Lincs →
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