Sleaford has 152 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
97% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 90% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, retailers - other establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 14 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 27% of food businesses in Sleaford.
12 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
5 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 1,006 | 4.9/5 | 93% |
| Stapleford | 115 | 4.5/5 | 70% |
| North Hykeham | 72 | 4.9/5 | 92% |
| Woodhall Spa | 54 | 4.8/5 | 85% |
| Waddington (North Kesteven) | 31 | 4.8/5 | 87% |
| Heckington | 30 | 4.9/5 | 85% |
There are currently 152 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Sleaford, out of 638,080 rated establishments across the UK.
In Sleaford, the average hygiene rating is 4.9/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 90% of rated businesses in Sleaford hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Sleaford are carried out by North Kesteven. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Sleaford was last updated on 3 July 2026.