Heckington Windmill Trust food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Kesteven
Heckington Windmill Trust holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 January 2014, more than 12 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: 4 Hale Road, NG34 9JW
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Heckington Windmill Trust 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% | ← Heckington Windmill Trust | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Heckington Windmill Trust 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 Heckington Windmill Trust, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sail Brewery Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 18 March 2013 |
| Miller's House Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Little Lockets Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Little Hearts Childminding Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Heckington Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Pete’s bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Pop Inn Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Angel's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about Heckington Windmill Trust
What is Heckington Windmill Trust's food hygiene rating?
Heckington Windmill Trust has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 15 January 2014.
Is Heckington Windmill Trust 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Heckington Windmill Trust last inspected?
Heckington Windmill Trust was last inspected on 15 January 2014, more than 12 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 Heckington Windmill Trust?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Heckington Windmill Trust compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Heckington Windmill Trust is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Heckington Windmill Trust 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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