Braeburn Lodge - Barchester Care food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Kesteven
Braeburn Lodge - Barchester Care holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 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: Braeburn Lodge, Braeburn Road, Deeping St James, PE6 8GP
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Braeburn Lodge - Barchester Care among the 916 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 83% 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 | 916 | 83% | ← Braeburn Lodge - Barchester Care | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 78 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 Braeburn Lodge - Barchester Care 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 Braeburn Lodge - Barchester Care, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deepings Rugby Club Other catering premises | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| DRUFC Clubhouse Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| SB Promotions Mobile caterer | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Deeping St James Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Sam’s of Deeping Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Turkish Grill and Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Nova Pizzas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| The Spice Merchant Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about Braeburn Lodge - Barchester Care
What is Braeburn Lodge - Barchester Care's food hygiene rating?
Braeburn Lodge - Barchester Care has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 30 January 2026.
Is Braeburn Lodge - Barchester Care 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Braeburn Lodge - Barchester Care last inspected?
Braeburn Lodge - Barchester Care was last inspected on 30 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Braeburn Lodge - Barchester Care?
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 Braeburn Lodge - Barchester Care compare to other places in South Kesteven?
83% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Braeburn Lodge - Barchester Care is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Braeburn Lodge - Barchester Care 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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