The Passage - Grantham Poverty Concern food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · South Kesteven
The Passage - Grantham Poverty Concern 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 16 February 2026, 4 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: Finkin Street Methodist Church, Finkin Street, Grantham, NG31 6QZ
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts The Passage - Grantham Poverty Concern among the 918 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 84% 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 | 918 | 84% | ← The Passage - Grantham Poverty Concern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 81 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 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 - Grantham Poverty Concern 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 - Grantham Poverty Concern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhive Community Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Ayka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Edwards Pub/bar/nightclub | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Gravity Pub/bar/nightclub | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| Fletchers Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Grantham Caring Premises | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about The Passage - Grantham Poverty Concern
What is The Passage - Grantham Poverty Concern's food hygiene rating?
The Passage - Grantham Poverty Concern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 16 February 2026.
Is The Passage - Grantham Poverty Concern 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 - Grantham Poverty Concern last inspected?
The Passage - Grantham Poverty Concern was last inspected on 16 February 2026, 4 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 - Grantham Poverty Concern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 - Grantham Poverty Concern compare to other places in South Kesteven?
84% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and The Passage - Grantham Poverty Concern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects The Passage - Grantham Poverty Concern 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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