W B Willsons food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Kesteven
W B Willsons 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 1 August 2013, 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: 6-8 Northgate, NG34 7BJ
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts W B Willsons 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% | ← W B Willsons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 W B Willsons 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 W B Willsons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurkha Sq Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| St Denys Church Room Other catering premises | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2017 |
| Market Square Cafe & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Little Oven Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Bobby's Sweet Temptations Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2008 |
| Sugar Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Northgate Methodist Church Other catering premises | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2008 |
| Sleaford & District Legionnaires Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
Questions about W B Willsons
What is W B Willsons's food hygiene rating?
W B Willsons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 1 August 2013.
Is W B Willsons 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 W B Willsons last inspected?
W B Willsons was last inspected on 1 August 2013, 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 W B Willsons?
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 W B Willsons compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and W B Willsons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects W B Willsons 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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