North Scarle PO & Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Kesteven
North Scarle PO & Stores 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 9 November 2004, more than 21 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Heritage Room, 14 Chapel Lane, LN6 9EX
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts North Scarle PO & Stores 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% | ← North Scarle PO & Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 North Scarle PO & Stores 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 North Scarle PO & Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Scarle PO & Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2011 |
| North Scarle County Primary School/college/university | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| An Darach House Caring Premises | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2018 |
| The White Hart Scarle Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 252 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 May 2025 |
| North Scarle Village Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2019 |
Questions about North Scarle PO & Stores
What is North Scarle PO & Stores's food hygiene rating?
North Scarle PO & Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 9 November 2004.
Is North Scarle PO & Stores 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 North Scarle PO & Stores last inspected?
North Scarle PO & Stores was last inspected on 9 November 2004, more than 21 years 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 North Scarle PO & Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does North Scarle PO & Stores compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and North Scarle PO & Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects North Scarle PO & Stores 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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