The Zest Co Limited food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · South Kesteven
The Zest Co Limited 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 1 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: 38 Holland Road, Stamford, PE9 1SA
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts The Zest Co Limited 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 Zest Co Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Zest Co Limited 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 Zest Co Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSS Spaces Retailers - other | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Ark Kesteven Road Nursery School Caring Premises | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Gallery Restaurant - New College Stamford School/college/university | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Blackstones Football Club Tea Hut Mobile caterer | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| George's Food Hub CIC Other catering premises | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Stamford Welland Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Christ Church Day Centre and The Den Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about The Zest Co Limited
What is The Zest Co Limited's food hygiene rating?
The Zest Co Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 1 December 2025.
Is The Zest Co Limited 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 Zest Co Limited last inspected?
The Zest Co Limited was last inspected on 1 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 The Zest Co Limited?
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 Zest Co Limited 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 Zest Co Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects The Zest Co Limited 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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