The Bustard Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Kesteven
The Bustard Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Bustard Inn was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 44 Main Street, NG34 8QG
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts The Bustard Inn 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 Bustard Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bustard Inn 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 Bustard Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rauceby Pre-School School/college/university | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2013 |
| Rauceby CE Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2003 |
| Sleaford Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Europe Car Service Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2016 |
| Ash Villa (Acute Treatment Ward) School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Byards Keep Residential Home Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2018 |
| Glenholme Holdingham Grange Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| St Botolphs C of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2009 |
Questions about The Bustard Inn
What is The Bustard Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Bustard Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 29 May 2026.
Is The Bustard Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bustard Inn last inspected?
The Bustard Inn was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month 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 Bustard Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bustard Inn 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 Bustard Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects The Bustard Inn 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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