Carole's Creations food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Kesteven
Carole's Creations holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 19 September 2012, more than 13 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.
How it compares in North Kesteven
In North Kesteven, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so Carole's Creations 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% | ← Carole's Creations | |
| 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 Very 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 Carole's Creations 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.
Questions about Carole's Creations
What is Carole's Creations's food hygiene rating?
Carole's Creations has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Kesteven Council on 19 September 2012.
Is Carole's Creations 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Carole's Creations last inspected?
Carole's Creations was last inspected on 19 September 2012, more than 13 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 Carole's Creations?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Carole's Creations compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while Carole's Creations holds a 4. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Carole's Creations 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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