Heckington Pre-School Group food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Kesteven
Heckington Pre-School Group holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 February 2010, more than 16 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: Heckington Pre-School, Howell Road, NG34 9RX
How it compares in North Kesteven
In North Kesteven, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so Heckington Pre-School Group sits behind roughly 860 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 860 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ← Heckington Pre-School Group | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Heckington Pre-School Group 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 Heckington Pre-School Group, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heckington St Andrew's CofE Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Heckington Community Swimming Pool Other catering premises | 2 yards away | Exempt | |
| Heckington Pavilion Pub/bar/nightclub | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| Ruby's Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Gary Simpson Butchers Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Greenacres Residential Home Caring Premises | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Church Street Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| The Windmill Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 January 2014 |
Questions about Heckington Pre-School Group
What is Heckington Pre-School Group's food hygiene rating?
Heckington Pre-School Group has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Kesteven Council on 19 February 2010.
Is Heckington Pre-School Group safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Heckington Pre-School Group last inspected?
Heckington Pre-School Group was last inspected on 19 February 2010, more than 16 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 Heckington Pre-School Group?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Heckington Pre-School Group compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while Heckington Pre-School Group holds a 4. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Heckington Pre-School Group 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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