Heckington Methodist Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Kesteven
Heckington Methodist Church holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 January 2014, more than 12 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: Heckington Methodist Church, Church Street, NG34 9RF
How it compares in North Kesteven
In North Kesteven, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so Heckington Methodist Church sits behind roughly 860 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 860 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ← Heckington Methodist Church | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Heckington Methodist Church 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 Heckington Methodist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Street Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| The Windmill Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 15 January 2014 |
| Good Finds Other catering premises | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2022 |
| The Food Heroes Marketing Ltd Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2021 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Heckington Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Pete’s bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Pop Inn Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Little Hearts Childminding Caring Premises | 163 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Heckington Methodist Church
What is Heckington Methodist Church's food hygiene rating?
Heckington Methodist Church has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Kesteven Council on 15 January 2014.
Is Heckington Methodist Church safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Heckington Methodist Church last inspected?
Heckington Methodist Church was last inspected on 15 January 2014, more than 12 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 Heckington Methodist Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Heckington Methodist Church compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while Heckington Methodist Church holds a 4. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Heckington Methodist Church 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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