Harrows Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Kesteven
Harrows Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 May 2026, 2 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: Harrows Inn, 271 Lincoln Road, LN6 8NH
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Harrows Inn among the 860 places in North Kesteven holding top marks, 93% 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 | 860 | 93% | ← Harrows Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 52 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 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 Harrows Inn 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 Harrows Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boodles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Flowers By Suzanne Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
| Amelia Alice Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Beckside Residential Home Caring Premises | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2021 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Centurion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Frydays Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
Questions about Harrows Inn
What is Harrows Inn's food hygiene rating?
Harrows Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 15 May 2026.
Is Harrows Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harrows Inn last inspected?
Harrows Inn was last inspected on 15 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Harrows Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harrows Inn compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Harrows Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Harrows Inn 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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