Billinghay Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Kesteven
Billinghay Store 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 14 August 2018, more than 7 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: 2 Princess Square, LN4 4EJ
How it compares in North Kesteven
In North Kesteven, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so Billinghay Store 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% | ← Billinghay Store | |
| 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 Billinghay Store 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 Billinghay Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2010 |
| Billinghay and District Community Swimming Pool Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Billinghay CE Primary School/college/university | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2012 |
| Daisy Chain Nursery School/college/university | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2015 |
| Mayfield Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2012 |
| Red Spice Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Super Kebab Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Jimmy's Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about Billinghay Store
What is Billinghay Store's food hygiene rating?
Billinghay Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Kesteven Council on 14 August 2018.
Is Billinghay Store 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 Billinghay Store last inspected?
Billinghay Store was last inspected on 14 August 2018, more than 7 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 Billinghay Store?
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 Billinghay Store compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while Billinghay Store holds a 4. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Billinghay Store 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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