Metheringham Swimming Pool food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Kesteven
Metheringham Swimming Pool holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 July 2009, more than 16 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: Princes Street, LN4 3BX
How it compares in North Kesteven
In North Kesteven, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so Metheringham Swimming Pool sits behind roughly 860 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 860 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ← Metheringham Swimming Pool | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Metheringham Swimming Pool 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 Metheringham Swimming Pool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metheringham C P School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2010 |
| Star & Garter Pub Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Metheringham Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | Exempt | |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Metheringham Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2017 |
| Yellow Brick Road School/college/university | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Tilly's Tea and Gift Shop Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| The Haven Caring Premises | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| J A Andrews & Sons Ltd. Manufacturers/packers | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about Metheringham Swimming Pool
What is Metheringham Swimming Pool's food hygiene rating?
Metheringham Swimming Pool has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Kesteven Council on 23 July 2009.
Is Metheringham Swimming Pool safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Metheringham Swimming Pool last inspected?
Metheringham Swimming Pool was last inspected on 23 July 2009, more than 16 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 Metheringham Swimming Pool?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Metheringham Swimming Pool compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while Metheringham Swimming Pool holds a 4. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Metheringham Swimming Pool 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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