Branston Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Kesteven
Branston Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 November 2024, 19 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.
Address: Rectory Lane, LN4 1NA
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Branston Cafe 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% | ← Branston Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Branston Cafe 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 Branston Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waggon & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 September 2024 |
| The Stable Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Branston (Lincoln) Home Guard Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2013 |
| Branston & Mere Village Hall Other catering premises | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Branston Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Branston Community Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Branston Community Day Nursery School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Branston Junior Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2017 |
Questions about Branston Cafe
What is Branston Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Branston Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 21 November 2024.
Is Branston Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Branston Cafe last inspected?
Branston Cafe was last inspected on 21 November 2024, 19 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 Branston Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Branston Cafe compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Branston Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Branston Cafe 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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