Penny Farthing food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Kesteven
Penny Farthing 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
The rating dates from 24 January 2025, 17 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: Penny Farthing, 4 Station Road, LN4 3SA
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Penny Farthing 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% | ← Penny Farthing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Penny Farthing 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 Penny Farthing, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2011 |
| Mary King's Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2010 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Martin Hall Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| British Food Company Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about Penny Farthing
What is Penny Farthing's food hygiene rating?
Penny Farthing has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 24 January 2025.
Is Penny Farthing 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 Penny Farthing last inspected?
Penny Farthing was last inspected on 24 January 2025, 17 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 Penny Farthing?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Penny Farthing compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Penny Farthing is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Penny Farthing 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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