The Windmill Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Kesteven
The Windmill Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 15 January 2014, more than 12 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: 1 Church Street, NG34 9RF
How it compares in North Kesteven
In North Kesteven, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so The Windmill Shop 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% | ← The Windmill Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Windmill 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 Windmill Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Street Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Heckington Methodist Church Other catering premises | at this address | 4 - Good | 15 January 2014 |
| Good Finds Other catering premises | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2022 |
| The Food Heroes Marketing Ltd Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2021 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Heckington Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Pete’s bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Pop Inn Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Little Hearts Childminding Caring Premises | 163 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Windmill Shop
What is The Windmill Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Windmill Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Kesteven Council on 15 January 2014.
Is The Windmill Shop 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Windmill Shop last inspected?
The Windmill Shop was last inspected on 15 January 2014, more than 12 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 The Windmill Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Windmill Shop compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while The Windmill Shop holds a 4. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects The Windmill 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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