Nutcrackers food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Kesteven
Nutcrackers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 September 2022, more than 3 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: Church Lane Primary School, NG34 7DF
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Nutcrackers 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% | ← Nutcrackers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Nutcrackers 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 Nutcrackers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Lane Primary & Nursery School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2017 |
| Northgate Methodist Church Other catering premises | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2008 |
| Gurkha Sq Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| St Denys Church Room Other catering premises | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2017 |
| Carre's Grammar School School/college/university | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Market Square Cafe & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Sleaford Hall Care Home Caring Premises | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Sugar Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
Questions about Nutcrackers
What is Nutcrackers's food hygiene rating?
Nutcrackers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 21 September 2022.
Is Nutcrackers 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nutcrackers last inspected?
Nutcrackers was last inspected on 21 September 2022, more than 3 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 Nutcrackers?
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 Nutcrackers compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Nutcrackers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Nutcrackers 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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