Moorlands Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Lindsey
Moorlands Service Station 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 10 October 2018, more than 7 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: Moorland Service Station, Horncastle Road, Roughton Moor Woodhall Spa, LN10 6UX
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Moorlands Service Station among the 1,920 places in East Lindsey holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,920 | 89% | ← Moorlands Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 92 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 Moorlands Service Station 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 Moorlands Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| The Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Moorlands B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2017 |
Questions about Moorlands Service Station
What is Moorlands Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Moorlands Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 10 October 2018.
Is Moorlands Service Station 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 Moorlands Service Station last inspected?
Moorlands Service Station was last inspected on 10 October 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Moorlands Service Station?
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 Moorlands Service Station compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,163 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and Moorlands Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Moorlands Service Station 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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