Spar-Harvest-Leadenham food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Kesteven
Spar-Harvest-Leadenham holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 October 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
99% of rated food businesses in North Kesteven score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Kesteven ratings →
Address: Main Road, LN5 0PL
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Spar-Harvest-Leadenham among the 854 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 | 854 | 93% | ← Spar-Harvest-Leadenham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 54 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 Very 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 Spar-Harvest-Leadenham 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 Spar-Harvest-Leadenham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir William Robertson Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Harvest Energy Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Leadenham PFS Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2026 |
| Welbourn Hall Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Welbourn Wonderbugs Preschool School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2019 |
| Joiners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Welbourn Manor Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| Welbourn Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2012 |
Questions about Spar-Harvest-Leadenham
What is Spar-Harvest-Leadenham's food hygiene rating?
Spar-Harvest-Leadenham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 2 October 2024.
Is Spar-Harvest-Leadenham 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spar-Harvest-Leadenham last inspected?
Spar-Harvest-Leadenham was last inspected on 2 October 2024, 23 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 Spar-Harvest-Leadenham?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Spar-Harvest-Leadenham compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 917 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Spar-Harvest-Leadenham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Spar-Harvest-Leadenham 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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