The Paddocks food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Kesteven
The Paddocks holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 September 2011, more than 14 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: The Paddocks Heath Farm, Heath Road, LN4 3JD
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts The Paddocks 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% | ← The Paddocks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 The Paddocks 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 The Paddocks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottage Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2011 |
| The Croft Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2009 |
| The Holt Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2018 |
| The Oaks Resource Centre Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2009 |
| RAF Digby Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 September 2015 |
| Cost Cutter Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| D'Caff Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| The Hive Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about The Paddocks
What is The Paddocks's food hygiene rating?
The Paddocks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 15 September 2011.
Is The Paddocks 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Paddocks last inspected?
The Paddocks was last inspected on 15 September 2011, more than 14 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 The Paddocks?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Paddocks compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and The Paddocks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects The Paddocks 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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