Thorpe on the Hill Playgroup food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Kesteven
Thorpe on the Hill Playgroup holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 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: School Lane, LN6 9BN
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Thorpe on the Hill Playgroup 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% | ← Thorpe on the Hill Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Thorpe on the Hill Playgroup 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 Thorpe on the Hill Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Golf Centre & Academy Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2020 |
| Lincoln Water Park Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Euro Garages Limited Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Activities Away Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Kisimul - 7 Thorpe Lane Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Gary Simpson Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about Thorpe on the Hill Playgroup
What is Thorpe on the Hill Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Thorpe on the Hill Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 28 June 2011.
Is Thorpe on the Hill Playgroup 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thorpe on the Hill Playgroup last inspected?
Thorpe on the Hill Playgroup was last inspected on 28 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 Thorpe on the Hill Playgroup?
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 Thorpe on the Hill Playgroup compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Thorpe on the Hill Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Thorpe on the Hill Playgroup 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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