The Ark food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Kesteven
The Ark holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The business met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 29 March 2011, more than 15 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Moor Lane, LN6 9AB
How it compares in North Kesteven
In North Kesteven, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so The Ark sits behind roughly 915 nearby businesses. 1% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 860 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ← The Ark | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ark 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 Ark, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flowers By Suzanne Retailers - other | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
| Boodles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Amelia Alice Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2021 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Beckside Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Frydays Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Courtlands Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about The Ark
What is The Ark's food hygiene rating?
The Ark has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Kesteven Council on 29 March 2011.
Is The Ark safe to eat at?
A 3 means the business met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Ark last inspected?
The Ark was last inspected on 29 March 2011, more than 15 years 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 The Ark?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ark compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while The Ark holds a 3. 8 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects The Ark 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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