The Ship Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Kesteven
The Ship Inn 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 5 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 20 High Street, LN4 4AU
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts The Ship Inn 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% | ← The Ship Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Ship Inn 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 Ship Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Hay Takeaway/sandwich shop | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Jimmy's Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 139 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 April 2026 |
| Red Spice Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Super Kebab Mobile caterer | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| York House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Billinghay Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2011 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2010 |
| Billinghay and District Community Swimming Pool Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
Questions about The Ship Inn
What is The Ship Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Ship Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 5 September 2024.
Is The Ship Inn 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 The Ship Inn last inspected?
The Ship Inn was last inspected on 5 September 2024, 22 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 The Ship Inn?
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 The Ship Inn compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and The Ship Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects The Ship Inn 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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