The Bytham Kitchen food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · South Kesteven
The Bytham Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 January 2023, more than 3 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: 27 North Road, Bourne, PE10 9AP
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts The Bytham Kitchen 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% | ← The Bytham Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Bytham Kitchen 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 Bytham Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne Foodbank Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| The Butterfield Centre Ltd Caring Premises | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Digby Court Residential Home Caring Premises | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Harrington House Care Home Caring Premises | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| The Dormy House B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| 1 Hub - One Touch Football Soccer School Other catering premises | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| The Raymond Mays - JD Wetherspoon Pub/bar/nightclub | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about The Bytham Kitchen
What is The Bytham Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Bytham Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 30 January 2023.
Is The Bytham Kitchen 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bytham Kitchen last inspected?
The Bytham Kitchen was last inspected on 30 January 2023, more than 3 years 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 The Bytham Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Bytham Kitchen 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 The Bytham Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects The Bytham Kitchen 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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