The Old Coach Tandoori food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Kesteven
The Old Coach Tandoori holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 October 2025, 8 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: 1 Church Lane, LN4 4DJ
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts The Old Coach Tandoori 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 Old Coach Tandoori | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Old Coach Tandoori 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 Old Coach Tandoori, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough Pub/bar/nightclub | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Dolly's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2022 |
| York House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| The Ship Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Golden Hay Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Billinghay Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2011 |
| Jimmy's Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 April 2026 |
| Red Spice Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
Questions about The Old Coach Tandoori
What is The Old Coach Tandoori's food hygiene rating?
The Old Coach Tandoori has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 29 October 2025.
Is The Old Coach Tandoori 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Coach Tandoori last inspected?
The Old Coach Tandoori was last inspected on 29 October 2025, 8 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 Old Coach Tandoori?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Coach Tandoori 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 Old Coach Tandoori is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects The Old Coach Tandoori 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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