Doddington Hall Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Kesteven
Doddington Hall Farm Shop 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 27 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Doddington Hall, Hall Yard, LN6 4RU
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Doddington Hall Farm Shop 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% | ← Doddington Hall Farm Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Doddington Hall Farm Shop 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 Doddington Hall Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doddington Hall Cafe and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Grain Store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Hambleton Farms Ltd Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| The Coach House at Doddington Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
Questions about Doddington Hall Farm Shop
What is Doddington Hall Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Doddington Hall Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 27 November 2024.
Is Doddington Hall Farm Shop 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 Doddington Hall Farm Shop last inspected?
Doddington Hall Farm Shop was last inspected on 27 November 2024, 19 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 Doddington Hall Farm Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Doddington Hall Farm Shop compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Doddington Hall Farm Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Doddington Hall Farm Shop 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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