The Barn food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Kesteven
The Barn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 July 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Barn Heath Farm, Heath Road, LN4 3JD
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts The Barn 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 Barn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Barn 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 Barn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Farmhouse Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2011 |
| Tedder County Primary School School/college/university | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2008 |
| RAF Digby Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 359 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 September 2015 |
| Cost Cutter Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| D'Caff Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| The Hive Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| The Cottage Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2011 |
| The Croft Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2009 |
Questions about The Barn
What is The Barn's food hygiene rating?
The Barn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 10 July 2025.
Is The Barn 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Barn last inspected?
The Barn was last inspected on 10 July 2025, 12 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 Barn?
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 Barn 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 Barn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects The Barn 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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