The Blonde Beet food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Kesteven
The Blonde Beet holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Unit 4, 7 St Pauls Street, Stamford, PE9 2BE
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts The Blonde Beet 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 Blonde Beet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Blonde Beet 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 Blonde Beet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Small Wonders Nursery, Pre-School and Forest School Caring Premises | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Cook Stamford Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Scandimania Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Nepalese Vansa Ghar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Drop in & Draw Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Kitchen at The Lord Burghley Pub/bar/nightclub | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
Questions about The Blonde Beet
What is The Blonde Beet's food hygiene rating?
The Blonde Beet has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 3 July 2024.
Is The Blonde Beet 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Blonde Beet last inspected?
The Blonde Beet was last inspected on 3 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 Blonde Beet?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Blonde Beet 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 Blonde Beet is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects The Blonde Beet 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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