Crescent Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Kesteven
Crescent Stores 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 7 May 2015, more than 11 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: Crescent Stores, 1 St Andrews Crescent, NG34 8LS
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Crescent Stores 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% | ← Crescent Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Crescent Stores 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 Crescent Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leasingham Village Hall Other catering premises | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2008 |
| Post Office Superstore Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2012 |
| Leasingham St. Andrew's CE Primary School School/college/university | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2012 |
| Manor Farm Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Rontec Holdingham BP Service Station Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Holdingham Service Station Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| KFC - Holdingham Roundabout Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Insomnia Sleaford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about Crescent Stores
What is Crescent Stores's food hygiene rating?
Crescent Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 7 May 2015.
Is Crescent Stores 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 Crescent Stores last inspected?
Crescent Stores was last inspected on 7 May 2015, more than 11 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 Crescent Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Crescent Stores compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Crescent Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Crescent Stores 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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