The Haven food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Kesteven
The Haven holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Haven, 19 Lincoln Road, LN4 3EF
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts The Haven 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% | ← The Haven | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Haven 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 Haven, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions supported living Caring Premises | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Metheringham C P School School/college/university | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2010 |
| Star & Garter Pub Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Metheringham Swimming Pool Other catering premises | 226 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 July 2009 |
| Metheringham Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 226 yards away | Exempt | |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Metheringham Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2017 |
| Yellow Brick Road School/college/university | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Tilly's Tea and Gift Shop Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about The Haven
What is The Haven's food hygiene rating?
The Haven has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 21 April 2026.
Is The Haven 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Haven last inspected?
The Haven was last inspected on 21 April 2026, 2 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 The Haven?
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 The Haven compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and The Haven is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects The Haven 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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