Heighington Pre-School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Kesteven
Heighington Pre-School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 November 2017, more than 8 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: Mill Lane, LN4 1RQ
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Heighington Pre-School 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% | ← Heighington Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Heighington Pre-School 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 Heighington Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| By the Beck Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Heighington Millfield Primary Academy School/college/university | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2008 |
| Beckfield House Residential Home Caring Premises | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Spar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2015 |
| K Anderson - Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| High Farm Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Washingborough Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2022 |
| LCC - Washingborough Childrens Centre School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
Questions about Heighington Pre-School
What is Heighington Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Heighington Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 15 November 2017.
Is Heighington Pre-School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Heighington Pre-School last inspected?
Heighington Pre-School was last inspected on 15 November 2017, more than 8 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 Heighington Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Heighington Pre-School compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Heighington Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Heighington Pre-School 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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