Witham Valley Care Group food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Kesteven
Witham Valley Care Group holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 November 2014, more than 11 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: Village Farm, Newark Road, LN6 9JS
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Witham Valley Care Group 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% | ← Witham Valley Care Group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Witham Valley Care Group 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 Witham Valley Care Group, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Man Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Witham Prospect School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| The Farmhouse Kitchen at The Forge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about Witham Valley Care Group
What is Witham Valley Care Group's food hygiene rating?
Witham Valley Care Group has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 11 November 2014.
Is Witham Valley Care Group 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Witham Valley Care Group last inspected?
Witham Valley Care Group was last inspected on 11 November 2014, more than 11 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 Witham Valley Care Group?
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 Witham Valley Care Group compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Witham Valley Care Group is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Witham Valley Care Group 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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