EMS Sentry Post Snack Bar food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · North Kesteven
EMS Sentry Post Snack Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 April 2025, 14 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: Waddington Aircraft Viewing Enclosure, LN5 9FG
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts EMS Sentry Post Snack Bar 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% | ← EMS Sentry Post Snack Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 EMS Sentry Post Snack Bar 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 EMS Sentry Post Snack Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee House Express Kiosk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Children's Link @ RAF Waddington Nursery School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Freedom Church Waddington Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| The Ark at Waddington Preschool Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2010 |
| Lincolnshire event catering ltd Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Spar Harvest Waddington Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Kites of Waddington Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about EMS Sentry Post Snack Bar
What is EMS Sentry Post Snack Bar's food hygiene rating?
EMS Sentry Post Snack Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 23 April 2025.
Is EMS Sentry Post Snack Bar 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was EMS Sentry Post Snack Bar last inspected?
EMS Sentry Post Snack Bar was last inspected on 23 April 2025, 14 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 EMS Sentry Post Snack Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 EMS Sentry Post Snack Bar compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and EMS Sentry Post Snack Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects EMS Sentry Post Snack Bar 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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