Food hygiene ratings in South Kesteven
Our data holds 1,196 food businesses in South Kesteven, rated between 2021-03-29 and 2026-08-27. 78% (933) are rated 5 (very good), above the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 22 (1.8%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places South Kesteven 86th of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in South Kesteven
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 933 | 78% |
| 4 (good) | 113 | 9.4% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 45 | 3.8% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 9 | 0.8% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 12 | 1% |
| 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 1 | 0.1% |
| Awaiting inspection | 29 | 2.4% |
| Exempt | 53 | 4.4% |
| Awaiting publication | 1 | 0.1% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Retailers - other | 308 | 73.1% |
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 | 77.3% |
| Other catering premises | 137 | 87.6% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 129 | 76% |
| Caring Premises | 107 | 89.7% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 103 | 44.7% |
| School/college/university | 74 | 98.6% |
| Mobile caterer | 49 | 89.8% |
Food businesses rated per month in South Kesteven
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in South Kesteven
The 20 most recent of 22. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy House | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-26 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | NG31 6HW |
| Golden Fry/Direct Pizza | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-02 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | NG31 7LY |
| Marville Super Store | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-01 | Retailers - other | PE6 8LY |
| Raj Of India | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-16 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | PE9 2PA |
| China Moon | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-06-10 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | NG33 5JJ |
| J C Malaysian Chinese Takeaway | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-08 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | NG31 9LJ |
| The Castles Inn Treats | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-02 | Retailers - other | PE9 2RA |
| Carlos Pizzas | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-12 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | PE10 9LT |
| Mum Made Meals | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-04-27 | Other catering premises | NG31 7AA |
| Askers Shop | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-03-12 | Retailers - other | PE9 1PA |
| Hot 'n' Spice | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-02-03 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | PE6 8LY |
| Toor Superstore | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-01-09 | Retailers - other | NG31 6NE |
| Stamford Country Lounge Ltd | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-12-12 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | PE9 2DS |
| Flame 'N' Fry | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-12-08 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | NG31 6EU |
| The Waggon & Horses by Gurkha Square | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-10-09 | Pub/bar/nightclub | NG32 3DR |
| The Grounded Coffee Shop (inc. mobile) | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-10-07 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | PE9 2DL |
| The Cholmeley Arms | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-09-25 | Pub/bar/nightclub | NG33 4JS |
| Candlesticks | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-09-04 | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | PE9 2JU |
| South Witham Village Shop | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-07-11 | Retailers - other | NG33 5QB |
| Tallington Service Station | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-05-19 | Retailers - other | PE9 4RN |
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Questions about South Kesteven
How many food businesses in South Kesteven are rated 5 (very good)?
933 of 1,196 food businesses in South Kesteven (78%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-27.
Which food businesses in South Kesteven are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
22 food businesses in South Kesteven are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
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