Church Street Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Kesteven
Church Street Cafe 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 27 March 2026, 3 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: 7 Church Street, NG34 9RF
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Church Street Cafe 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% | ← Church Street Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Church Street Cafe 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 Church Street Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 15 January 2014 |
| Heckington Methodist Church Other catering premises | at this address | 4 - Good | 15 January 2014 |
| Good Finds Other catering premises | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2022 |
| The Food Heroes Marketing Ltd Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2021 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Heckington Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Pete’s bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Pop Inn Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Little Hearts Childminding Caring Premises | 163 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Church Street Cafe
What is Church Street Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Church Street Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 27 March 2026.
Is Church Street Cafe 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 Church Street Cafe last inspected?
Church Street Cafe was last inspected on 27 March 2026, 3 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 Church Street Cafe?
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 Church Street Cafe compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Church Street Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Church Street Cafe 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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