The Raymond Mays - JD Wetherspoon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Kesteven
The Raymond Mays - JD Wetherspoon holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Raymond Mays - JD Wetherspoon was inspected on 17 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 44-48 North Street, Bourne, PE10 9AB
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts The Raymond Mays - JD Wetherspoon 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 Raymond Mays - JD Wetherspoon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Raymond Mays - JD Wetherspoon 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 Raymond Mays - JD Wetherspoon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Il Mulino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Newton's Wine Bar & Tapas Pub/bar/nightclub | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Golden Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Spice Of Life Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Bourne Toys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Cafe 35 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about The Raymond Mays - JD Wetherspoon
What is The Raymond Mays - JD Wetherspoon's food hygiene rating?
The Raymond Mays - JD Wetherspoon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 17 June 2026.
Is The Raymond Mays - JD Wetherspoon 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Raymond Mays - JD Wetherspoon last inspected?
The Raymond Mays - JD Wetherspoon was last inspected on 17 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Raymond Mays - JD Wetherspoon?
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 Raymond Mays - JD Wetherspoon 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 Raymond Mays - JD Wetherspoon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects The Raymond Mays - JD Wetherspoon 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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