Flame 'N' Fry food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Kesteven
Flame 'N' Fry holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 8 December 2025, 7 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: 49 London Road, Grantham, NG31 6EU
How it compares in South Kesteven
A 2 is rare: only 10 of 1,098 rated places in South Kesteven score this low, about one in 110. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 918 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ← Flame 'N' Fry | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Flame 'N' Fry the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Flame 'N' Fry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly Food Mart Ltd Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Grantham Outdoor Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Gurkha Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Biedronka Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Grantham Passage Other catering premises | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Digby's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Bloomsbury Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about Flame 'N' Fry
What is Flame 'N' Fry's food hygiene rating?
Flame 'N' Fry has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by South Kesteven Council on 8 December 2025.
Is Flame 'N' Fry safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Flame 'N' Fry last inspected?
Flame 'N' Fry was last inspected on 8 December 2025, 7 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 Flame 'N' Fry?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Flame 'N' Fry compare to other places in South Kesteven?
84% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while Flame 'N' Fry holds a 2. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Flame 'N' Fry 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at South Kesteven, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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