Four Winds Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Kesteven
Four Winds Service Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 November 2016, more than 9 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: (Westbound), A17, PE20 3QF
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Four Winds Service Station 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% | ← Four Winds Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Four Winds Service Station 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 Four Winds Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Rodes Self Service Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2021 |
| Mountain's Abbey Parks Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Boston Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2016 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Church of St John the Baptist Other catering premises | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Little Lockets Nursery Caring Premises | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Greenacres Residential Home Caring Premises | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Ruby's Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
Questions about Four Winds Service Station
What is Four Winds Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Four Winds Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 1 November 2016.
Is Four Winds Service Station 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Four Winds Service Station last inspected?
Four Winds Service Station was last inspected on 1 November 2016, more than 9 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 Four Winds Service Station?
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 Four Winds Service Station compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Four Winds Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Four Winds Service Station 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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