Sutton Bridge Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Holland
Sutton Bridge Market holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 9 February 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: 110A Bridge Road, Sutton Bridge, Spalding, PE12 9SA
How it compares in South Holland
A 2 is rare: only 8 of 711 rated places in South Holland score this low, about one in 89. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 614 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ← Sutton Bridge Market | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Sutton Bridge Market the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and 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 Sutton Bridge Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Perfection Takeaway/sandwich shop | 8 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sutton Bridge Constitutional Club Other catering premises | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2026 |
| Nene Store Ltd T/A Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| The Curlew Centre Other catering premises | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| One Stop Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2023 |
| Family Kebab and pizza house Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Sutton Bridge Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Pippa's Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2026 |
Questions about Sutton Bridge Market
What is Sutton Bridge Market's food hygiene rating?
Sutton Bridge Market has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by South Holland Council on 9 February 2024.
Is Sutton Bridge Market safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop 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 Sutton Bridge Market last inspected?
Sutton Bridge Market was last inspected on 9 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Sutton Bridge Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 Sutton Bridge Market compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, while Sutton Bridge Market holds a 2. 8 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects Sutton Bridge Market 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 Holland, 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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