The Cholmeley Arms

The Cholmeley Arms is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Cholmeley Arms, Village Street, Burton Coggles, Lincolnshire, NG33 4JS, in the South Kesteven local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 25 September 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 2 (Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. South Kesteven oversees 1,219 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in South Kesteven is 4.7 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.