The Stag Inn

Barkston

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

The Stag Inn scored a 5 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 5 November 2025 by South Kesteven.

What does this rating mean?

The Stag Inn in Barkston has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

The Stag Inn,
Church Street,
Barkston,
Lincolnshire,
NG32 2NB

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Stag Inn. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Stag Inn?

Food hygiene at The Stag Inn is inspected by South Kesteven, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.southkesteven.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Stag Inn

What is The Stag Inn’s food hygiene rating?

The Stag Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 5 November 2025.

When was The Stag Inn last inspected?

The Stag Inn was last inspected by South Kesteven on 5 November 2025.

Is a 5 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.