LCC - Waddington Childrens Centre food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Kesteven
LCC - Waddington Childrens Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 October 2024, 20 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: Redwood Primary School, Redwood Drive, LN5 9BN
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts LCC - Waddington Childrens Centre among the 860 places in North Kesteven holding top marks, 93% 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 | 860 | 93% | ← LCC - Waddington Childrens Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ||
| 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 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 LCC - Waddington Childrens Centre 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 LCC - Waddington Childrens Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Boundary Stores Retailers - other | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2012 |
| Chip Stop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about LCC - Waddington Childrens Centre
What is LCC - Waddington Childrens Centre's food hygiene rating?
LCC - Waddington Childrens Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 14 October 2024.
Is LCC - Waddington Childrens Centre 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was LCC - Waddington Childrens Centre last inspected?
LCC - Waddington Childrens Centre was last inspected on 14 October 2024, 20 months 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 LCC - Waddington Childrens Centre?
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 LCC - Waddington Childrens Centre compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and LCC - Waddington Childrens Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects LCC - Waddington Childrens Centre 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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