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Food Hygiene Ratings in North Kesteven
In North Kesteven, 93.1% of 921 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.92/5. These figures cover 972 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
North Kesteven has 857 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 921 rated premises (93.1%). 0 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
- 5★ share
- 93.1%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- +13.4 pp
- National rank
- 15 / 328
Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.
Rating distribution in North Kesteven
Plus 24 awaiting inspection and 27 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 24 awaiting inspection and 27 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in North Kesteven: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in North Kesteven?
- The average food hygiene rating in North Kesteven is 4.92 out of 5, across 921 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does North Kesteven compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 93.1% of rated premises in North Kesteven hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 13.4 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks North Kesteven 15 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
- How many restaurants in North Kesteven have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 857 food businesses in North Kesteven hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 93.1% of the 921 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
- How many food businesses in North Kesteven have a low hygiene rating?
- 0 food businesses in North Kesteven are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
- What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?
- The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
- Where does this North Kesteven food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for North Kesteven (972 establishments on record, 921 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.
Top-rated places in North Kesteven
- SomaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1a Riverside Shopping Centre, Southgate, Sleaford · NG34 7PD5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
- Freckles of HannahOther catering premises · NG345/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
- Sticky FingersMobile caterer · Unit A Beech House, Freeman Road, North Hykeham · LN6 9AP5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
- Greenacres Residential HomeCaring Premises · 71 Cameron Street, Heckington Sleaford · NG34 9RP5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
- Little Lockets NurseryCaring Premises · 2 Grove Street, Great Hale Sleaford · NG34 9JY5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
- Robin Rose Bakes & BooksRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 54 High Street, Navenby · LN5 0LT5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
- Jayne's PantryRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Kesteven District Counci, Kesteven Street, Sleaford · NG34 7EF5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- Tiffin & Co Bakehouse Food TruckMobile caterer · East Road, Sleaford · NG34 7EQ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
- The Bustard InnPub/bar/nightclub · 44 Main Street, South Rauceby Sleaford · NG34 8QG5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
- Zayan TandooriTakeaway/sandwich shop · 32a Grantham Road, Bracebridge Heath · LN4 2LD5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
- Witham Wood FiredMobile caterer · LN65/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
- Wilcox CoffeeMobile caterer · NG345/5 · Very GoodInspected 24 May 2026
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 972 real Food Standards Agency records for North Kesteven, of which 921 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.