The Passage food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · South Kesteven
The Passage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 1 Dudley Road, Grantham, NG31 9AA
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts The Passage among the 916 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 83% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 916 | 83% | ← The Passage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 78 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Passage none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Passage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grantham Outdoor Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Cecil Street Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Friendly Food Mart Ltd Retailers - other | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Headstart Nursery Caring Premises | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Bloomsbury Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Digby's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Gurkha Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
Questions about The Passage
What is The Passage's food hygiene rating?
The Passage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 8 February 2026.
Is The Passage safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Passage last inspected?
The Passage was last inspected on 8 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Passage?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Passage compare to other places in South Kesteven?
83% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and The Passage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects The Passage and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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