798 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 86.7% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in South Holland are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
The source snapshot contains 798 registered food businesses for South Holland. Of these, 713 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 86.7% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 1 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Poli | PE11 1EJ | 1 | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Building Blocks Day Nurseries Pinchbeck | 2 | Mar 06, 2026 | |
| Cowbit Village Store | PE12 6AQ | 2 | Nov 06, 2025 |
| Loaded and The Lounge | PE11 2AF | 2 | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Ruby Snax Limited t/a | PE11 2BB | 2 | Jul 29, 2025 |
| SILK ROSE 25 LTD | PE11 2AF | 2 | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Sutton Bridge Market | PE12 9SA | 2 | Feb 09, 2024 |
| The Abbey | PE6 0EN | 2 | Feb 19, 2025 |
| TSPO Limited | PE11 2AG | 2 | Feb 17, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 618 food businesses in South Holland with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 86.7% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in South Holland depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.