Nags Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Kesteven
Nags Head 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 29 May 2024, more than 2 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: Nags Head, 34 High Street, NG34 9QZ
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Nags Head 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% | ← Nags Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Nags Head 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 Nags Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Dragon House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| The Food Heroes Marketing Ltd Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2021 |
| Little Hearts Childminding Caring Premises | 63 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Good Finds Other catering premises | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2022 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Heckington Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Pete’s bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Pop Inn Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
Questions about Nags Head
What is Nags Head's food hygiene rating?
Nags Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 29 May 2024.
Is Nags Head 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 Nags Head last inspected?
Nags Head was last inspected on 29 May 2024, more than 2 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 Nags Head?
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 Nags Head compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Nags Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Nags Head 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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