The Farmhouse food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Kesteven
The Farmhouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 June 2011, more than 15 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: The Farmhouse Heath Farm, Heath Road, LN4 3JD
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts The Farmhouse 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 Farmhouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Farmhouse 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 Farmhouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barn Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Tedder County Primary School School/college/university | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2008 |
| RAF Digby Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 359 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 September 2015 |
| Cost Cutter Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| D'Caff Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| The Hive Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| The Cottage Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2011 |
| The Croft Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2009 |
Questions about The Farmhouse
What is The Farmhouse's food hygiene rating?
The Farmhouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 9 June 2011.
Is The Farmhouse 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Farmhouse last inspected?
The Farmhouse was last inspected on 9 June 2011, more than 15 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 The Farmhouse?
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 The Farmhouse 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 Farmhouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects The Farmhouse 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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