Hambleton Farms Ltd food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · North Kesteven
Hambleton Farms Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 August 2025, 10 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: Doddington Hall, Hall Yard, LN6 4RU
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Hambleton Farms Ltd 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% | ← Hambleton Farms Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Hambleton Farms Ltd 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 Hambleton Farms Ltd, 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 |
| Doddington Hall Farm Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Grain Store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| The Coach House at Doddington Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
Questions about Hambleton Farms Ltd
What is Hambleton Farms Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Hambleton Farms Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 21 August 2025.
Is Hambleton Farms Ltd 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hambleton Farms Ltd last inspected?
Hambleton Farms Ltd was last inspected on 21 August 2025, 10 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 Hambleton Farms Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Hambleton Farms Ltd compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Hambleton Farms Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Hambleton Farms Ltd 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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