Stop-In Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Holland
Stop-In Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 31 May 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: 24 Winsover Road, Spalding, PE11 1EJ
How it compares in South Holland
In South Holland, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Stop-In Shop sits behind roughly 614 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 614 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ← Stop-In Shop | |
| 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 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 Stop-In Shop 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 Stop-In Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Tree Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Chilli masters Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Lucky Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Lidl Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Buddy's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| CJ's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
Questions about Stop-In Shop
What is Stop-In Shop's food hygiene rating?
Stop-In Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Holland Council on 31 May 2024.
Is Stop-In Shop safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stop-In Shop last inspected?
Stop-In Shop was last inspected on 31 May 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 Stop-In Shop?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stop-In Shop compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, while Stop-In Shop holds a 4. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects Stop-In Shop 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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