Checkers food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Kesteven
Checkers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 February 2025, 16 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: 97 East Road, NG34 7EH
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Checkers 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% | ← Checkers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Checkers 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 Checkers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crazee Bongos Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Little Gems Day Nursery Caring Premises | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Keyqlix Ltd Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Ashdene Care Home (DE) Ltd Caring Premises | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Eslaford Gardens Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2023 |
| Fish 4 You Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2019 |
| Gourmet Grilla's Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Sleaford Hall Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
Questions about Checkers
What is Checkers's food hygiene rating?
Checkers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 24 February 2025.
Is Checkers 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Checkers last inspected?
Checkers was last inspected on 24 February 2025, 16 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 Checkers?
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 Checkers compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Checkers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Checkers 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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