The Shoulder of Mutton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Kesteven
The Shoulder of Mutton holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 January 2003, more than 23 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: 11 Church Street, NG34 9DU
How it compares in North Kesteven
In North Kesteven, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so The Shoulder of Mutton sits behind roughly 860 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 860 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ← The Shoulder of Mutton | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 The Shoulder of Mutton 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 The Shoulder of Mutton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Oriental Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Ward Butchers Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Top Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Pizza Roma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 32 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 December 2025 |
| Crawford's Butcher & Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 86 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 January 2026 |
| Spar at (DC Baxter) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| The Black Bull/Bombay Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 99 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 November 2025 |
| Ruskington Methodist Church Hall Other catering premises | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about The Shoulder of Mutton
What is The Shoulder of Mutton's food hygiene rating?
The Shoulder of Mutton has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Kesteven Council on 16 January 2003.
Is The Shoulder of Mutton safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Shoulder of Mutton last inspected?
The Shoulder of Mutton was last inspected on 16 January 2003, more than 23 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 The Shoulder of Mutton?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Shoulder of Mutton compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while The Shoulder of Mutton holds a 4. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects The Shoulder of Mutton 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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