Lincolnshire Co-op Heckington Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · North Kesteven
Lincolnshire Co-op Heckington Food Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 August 2024, 23 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: 1 High Street, NG34 9RA
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Lincolnshire Co-op Heckington Food Store 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% | ← Lincolnshire Co-op Heckington Food Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lincolnshire Co-op Heckington Food Store 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 Lincolnshire Co-op Heckington Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pete’s bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Pop Inn Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Little Hearts Childminding Caring Premises | 14 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Food Heroes Marketing Ltd Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2021 |
| Good Finds Other catering premises | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2022 |
| Angel's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Dragon House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Nags Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
Questions about Lincolnshire Co-op Heckington Food Store
What is Lincolnshire Co-op Heckington Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Lincolnshire Co-op Heckington Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 7 August 2024.
Is Lincolnshire Co-op Heckington Food Store 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lincolnshire Co-op Heckington Food Store last inspected?
Lincolnshire Co-op Heckington Food Store was last inspected on 7 August 2024, 23 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 Lincolnshire Co-op Heckington Food Store?
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 Lincolnshire Co-op Heckington Food Store compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Lincolnshire Co-op Heckington Food Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Lincolnshire Co-op Heckington Food Store 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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