Hicksons Fresh Foods food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · North Kesteven
Hicksons Fresh Foods holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 April 2025, 14 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: Spar Stores, 257 Newark Road, LN6 8QE
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Hicksons Fresh Foods 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% | ← Hicksons Fresh Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hicksons Fresh Foods 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 Hicksons Fresh Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtlands Lodge Caring Premises | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2021 |
| Centurion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Bellamy's Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Flowers By Suzanne Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
| Bubbles@Lingmoor School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2012 |
| Boodles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about Hicksons Fresh Foods
What is Hicksons Fresh Foods's food hygiene rating?
Hicksons Fresh Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 30 April 2025.
Is Hicksons Fresh Foods 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hicksons Fresh Foods last inspected?
Hicksons Fresh Foods was last inspected on 30 April 2025, 14 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 Hicksons Fresh Foods?
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 Hicksons Fresh Foods compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Hicksons Fresh Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Hicksons Fresh Foods 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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