Three Horseshoes food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Kesteven
Three Horseshoes 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 10 July 2015, more than 11 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: Three Horse Shoes, High Street, LN5 9RF
How it compares in North Kesteven
In North Kesteven, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so Three Horseshoes 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% | ← Three Horseshoes | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Three Horseshoes 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 Three Horseshoes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Masushi Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Horse & Jockey Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Kites of Waddington Takeaway/sandwich shop | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Love & Latte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Lincolnshire event catering ltd Mobile caterer | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Freedom Church Waddington Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Children's Link @ RAF Waddington Nursery School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about Three Horseshoes
What is Three Horseshoes's food hygiene rating?
Three Horseshoes has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Kesteven Council on 10 July 2015.
Is Three Horseshoes 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 Three Horseshoes last inspected?
Three Horseshoes was last inspected on 10 July 2015, more than 11 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 Three Horseshoes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Three Horseshoes compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while Three Horseshoes holds a 4. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Three Horseshoes 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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