Sab's Plaice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Kesteven
Sab's Plaice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 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: 1 Caroline Road, LN4 3HF
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Sab's Plaice 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% | ← Sab's Plaice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sab's Plaice 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 Sab's Plaice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2016 |
| D & K News Retailers - other | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2009 |
| Byepass Filling Station Retailers - other | 336 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 October 2017 |
| Metheringham Pre-School School/college/university | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2014 |
| The Londesborough Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2010 |
| Dimensions UK Ltd - 8 Field Farm Lane Caring Premises | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| J A Andrews & Sons Ltd. Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Kelly's Catch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about Sab's Plaice
What is Sab's Plaice's food hygiene rating?
Sab's Plaice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 24 October 2024.
Is Sab's Plaice 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sab's Plaice last inspected?
Sab's Plaice was last inspected on 24 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 Sab's Plaice?
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 Sab's Plaice compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Sab's Plaice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Sab's Plaice 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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