By the Beck food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Kesteven
By the Beck 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 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 9 High Street, LN4 1RG
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts By the Beck 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% | ← By the Beck | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 By the Beck 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 By the Beck, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heighington Millfield Primary Academy School/college/university | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2008 |
| Heighington Pre-School School/college/university | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2017 |
| Spar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2015 |
| Beckfield House Residential Home Caring Premises | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| K Anderson - Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| High Farm Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Spring Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Washingborough Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2022 |
Questions about By the Beck
What is By the Beck's food hygiene rating?
By the Beck has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 27 September 2024.
Is By the Beck 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 By the Beck last inspected?
By the Beck was last inspected on 27 September 2024, 21 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 By the Beck?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 By the Beck compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and By the Beck is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects By the Beck 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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