The Gatsby Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Holland
The Gatsby Tea Room 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 27 November 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: 1 Market Street, Long Sutton, Spalding, PE12 9DD
How it compares in South Holland
That puts The Gatsby Tea Room among the 614 places in South Holland holding top marks, 86% 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 | 614 | 86% | ← The Gatsby Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 Gatsby Tea Room 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 Gatsby Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| JH Fast Food Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 June 2026 |
| Catz kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| The Crown & Woolpack Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Thea Cafe & Deli Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Chillihut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Kaleidoscope Treasures Retailers - other | 68 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Discount Diva Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2023 |
| Snax of Long Sutton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
Questions about The Gatsby Tea Room
What is The Gatsby Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
The Gatsby Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Holland Council on 27 November 2025.
Is The Gatsby Tea Room 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 Gatsby Tea Room last inspected?
The Gatsby Tea Room was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Holland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Gatsby Tea Room?
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 Gatsby Tea Room compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, and The Gatsby Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects The Gatsby Tea Room 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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