The Solo Bar Bistro Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Kesteven
The Solo Bar Bistro Hotel 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 8 May 2025, 14 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: Solo Club, 6 Market Street, NG34 7SF
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts The Solo Bar Bistro Hotel 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 Solo Bar Bistro Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Solo Bar Bistro Hotel 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 Solo Bar Bistro Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Square Cafe & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| St Denys Church Room Other catering premises | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2017 |
| Gurkha Sq Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Little Oven Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Sugar Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Bobby's Sweet Temptations Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2008 |
| Italian Connection (Sleaford) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Gurkha 19 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
Questions about The Solo Bar Bistro Hotel
What is The Solo Bar Bistro Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Solo Bar Bistro Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 8 May 2025.
Is The Solo Bar Bistro Hotel 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 Solo Bar Bistro Hotel last inspected?
The Solo Bar Bistro Hotel was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 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 Solo Bar Bistro Hotel?
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 Solo Bar Bistro Hotel 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 Solo Bar Bistro Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects The Solo Bar Bistro Hotel 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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