Budgens food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · North Kesteven
Budgens holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 June 2025, 12 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: Bar Lane, LN5 9SA
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Budgens 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% | ← Budgens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Budgens 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 Budgens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masushi Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Kites of Waddington Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Horse & Jockey Pub/bar/nightclub | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Love & Latte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Lincolnshire event catering ltd Mobile caterer | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Freedom Church Waddington Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Children's Link @ RAF Waddington Nursery School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Coffee House Express Kiosk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
Questions about Budgens
What is Budgens's food hygiene rating?
Budgens has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 12 June 2025.
Is Budgens 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Budgens last inspected?
Budgens was last inspected on 12 June 2025, 12 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 Budgens?
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 Budgens compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Budgens is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Budgens 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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