1,180 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 83.8% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in South Kesteven 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 1,180 registered food businesses for South Kesteven. Of these, 1,098 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 83.8% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Moon | NG33 5JJ | 0 | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Aloha Foods Co | PE9 2DB | 1 | May 20, 2026 |
| Candlesticks | PE9 2JU | 1 | Sep 04, 2025 |
| Hot 'n' Spice | PE6 8LY | 1 | Feb 03, 2026 |
| J C Malaysian Chinese Takeaway | NG31 9LJ | 1 | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Raj Of India | PE9 2PA | 1 | Jun 16, 2026 |
| South Witham Village Shop | NG33 5QB | 1 | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Spar | NG32 3DR | 1 | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Stamford Country Lounge Ltd | PE9 2DS | 1 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| The Grounded Coffee Shop (inc. mobile) | PE9 2DL | 1 | Oct 07, 2025 |
| The Waggon & Horses by Gurkha Square | NG32 3DR | 1 | Oct 09, 2025 |
| Toor Superstore | NG31 6NE | 1 | Jan 09, 2026 |
| Askers Shop | PE9 1PA | 2 | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Carlos Pizzas | PE10 9LT | 2 | May 12, 2026 |
| Flame 'N' Fry | NG31 6EU | 2 | Dec 08, 2025 |
The source snapshot contains 920 food businesses in South Kesteven with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 83.8% 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 Kesteven 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.