Poachers Brewery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Kesteven
Poachers Brewery 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 2 February 2016, more than 10 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: 439 Newark Road, LN6 9SP
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Poachers Brewery 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% | ← Poachers Brewery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Poachers Brewery 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 Poachers Brewery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield House Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2017 |
| Bellamy's Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Hykeham PFA Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2015 |
| Courtlands Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Frydays Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Hickory's Smokehouse Lincoln Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Hicksons Fresh Foods Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Bentley Hotel Lincoln Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
Questions about Poachers Brewery
What is Poachers Brewery's food hygiene rating?
Poachers Brewery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 2 February 2016.
Is Poachers Brewery 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 Poachers Brewery last inspected?
Poachers Brewery was last inspected on 2 February 2016, more than 10 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 Poachers Brewery?
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 Poachers Brewery compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Poachers Brewery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Poachers Brewery 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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