Appletree Corner Daycare & Pre-School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-02-20

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Appletree Corner Daycare & Pre-School is a school/college/university located at Caraway Drive, Witham St Hughs, LN6 9TN, in the North Kesteven local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 20 February 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. North Kesteven oversees 971 registered food businesses, of which 93% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in North Kesteven is 4.9 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. 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.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
Caraway Drive, Witham St Hughs
Postcode
LN6 9TN
Local Authority
North Kesteven
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
740734

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Appletree Corner Daycare & Pre-School?

Appletree Corner Daycare & Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by North Kesteven.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Appletree Corner Daycare & Pre-School last inspected?

Appletree Corner Daycare & Pre-School was last inspected on 2026-02-20. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Appletree Corner Daycare & Pre-School located?

Appletree Corner Daycare & Pre-School is located at Caraway Drive, Witham St Hughs , LN6 9TN, in the North Kesteven local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the LN6 postcode area.