Clifton House B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · North Kesteven
Clifton House B&B holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 July 2011, more than 14 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, LN4 3SB
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Clifton House B&B 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% | ← Clifton House B&B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Clifton House B&B 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 Clifton House B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penny Farthing Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| British Food Company Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Martin Hall Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Mary King's Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2010 |
| Manor Barn Day Nursery School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Walcott County Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 April 2012 |
| Walcott Village Hall Luncheon club Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
Questions about Clifton House B&B
What is Clifton House B&B's food hygiene rating?
Clifton House B&B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 18 July 2011.
Is Clifton House B&B 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Clifton House B&B last inspected?
Clifton House B&B was last inspected on 18 July 2011, more than 14 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 Clifton House B&B?
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 Clifton House B&B compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Clifton House B&B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Clifton House B&B 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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