The Packhorse Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Kesteven
The Packhorse Inn 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 2 July 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: 7 Northgate, NG34 7BH
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts The Packhorse Inn 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% | ← The Packhorse Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Packhorse Inn 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 The Packhorse Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurkha Sq Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Market Square Cafe & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| St Denys Church Room Other catering premises | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2017 |
| Little Oven Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Square Meals Other catering premises | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Bobby's Sweet Temptations Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2008 |
| Sleaford & District Legionnaires Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
| Emily's Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
Questions about The Packhorse Inn
What is The Packhorse Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Packhorse Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 2 July 2025.
Is The Packhorse Inn 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 The Packhorse Inn last inspected?
The Packhorse Inn was last inspected on 2 July 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 The Packhorse Inn?
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 The Packhorse Inn compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and The Packhorse Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects The Packhorse Inn 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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