The Priors Oven food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Holland
The Priors Oven holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 21 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 1 Sheep Market Priors Oven, Spalding, PE11 1BH
How it compares in South Holland
In South Holland, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Priors Oven sits behind roughly 614 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 614 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ← The Priors Oven | |
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 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 The Priors Oven 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 Priors Oven, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2025 |
| Gurkha Oven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Pied Calf Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Little Pearl Treats Takeaway/sandwich shop | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Family Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2023 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
Questions about The Priors Oven
What is The Priors Oven's food hygiene rating?
The Priors Oven has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Holland Council on 21 November 2024.
Is The Priors Oven 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Priors Oven last inspected?
The Priors Oven was last inspected on 21 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Holland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Priors Oven?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Priors Oven compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, while The Priors Oven holds a 4. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects The Priors Oven 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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