Children's Link @ RAF Waddington Nursery food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Kesteven
Children's Link @ RAF Waddington Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 April 2026, 2 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: Newall House, High Dyke, LN5 9NB
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Children's Link @ RAF Waddington Nursery 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% | ← Children's Link @ RAF Waddington Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Children's Link @ RAF Waddington Nursery 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 Children's Link @ RAF Waddington Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee House Express Kiosk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Lincolnshire event catering ltd Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Freedom Church Waddington Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Kites of Waddington Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Horse & Jockey Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Love & Latte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| EMS Sentry Post Snack Bar Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about Children's Link @ RAF Waddington Nursery
What is Children's Link @ RAF Waddington Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Children's Link @ RAF Waddington Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 29 April 2026.
Is Children's Link @ RAF Waddington Nursery 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Children's Link @ RAF Waddington Nursery last inspected?
Children's Link @ RAF Waddington Nursery was last inspected on 29 April 2026, 2 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 Children's Link @ RAF Waddington Nursery?
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 Children's Link @ RAF Waddington Nursery compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Children's Link @ RAF Waddington Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Children's Link @ RAF Waddington Nursery 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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