The Corner Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Holland
The Corner Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 January 2026, 5 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: 4 Winsover Road, Spalding, Lincs, PE11 1EH
How it compares in South Holland
That puts The Corner Shop among the 614 places in South Holland holding top marks, 86% 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 | 614 | 86% | ← The Corner Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 The Corner Shop 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 Corner Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJ's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Castel of Dracula Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| My Local Health Store Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2025 |
| Lidl Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Doris Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Buddy's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Lucky Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
Questions about The Corner Shop
What is The Corner Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Corner Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Holland Council on 26 January 2026.
Is The Corner Shop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Corner Shop last inspected?
The Corner Shop was last inspected on 26 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Holland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Corner Shop?
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 The Corner Shop compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, and The Corner Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects The Corner Shop 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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Understanding this rating
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The Corner Shop is one of 29 rated food businesses in Lincs. See every hygiene rating in Lincs →
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