Pitstop (UK) Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Kesteven
Pitstop (UK) Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 March 2004, more than 22 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: Canwick Hill Garage, LN4 2RF
How it compares in North Kesteven
In North Kesteven, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so Pitstop (UK) Ltd sits behind roughly 860 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 860 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ← Pitstop (UK) Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Pitstop (UK) Ltd 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 Pitstop (UK) Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barkers Bites Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Bishop King C E Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Axed Lincoln Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| Ampal Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Bramwell Catering Ltd/Kidz Kitchen Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Adrian O'Brien & Rachel O'Brien Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
| Anglian Water Services Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Bistro Polonia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about Pitstop (UK) Ltd
What is Pitstop (UK) Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Pitstop (UK) Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Kesteven Council on 10 March 2004.
Is Pitstop (UK) Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pitstop (UK) Ltd last inspected?
Pitstop (UK) Ltd was last inspected on 10 March 2004, more than 22 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 Pitstop (UK) Ltd?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pitstop (UK) Ltd compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while Pitstop (UK) Ltd holds a 4. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Pitstop (UK) Ltd 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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