Mini Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Kesteven
Mini 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 1 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 28 High Street, Grantham, NG31 6PH
How it compares in South Kesteven
In South Kesteven, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Mini Shop sits behind roughly 916 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 916 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ← Mini Shop | |
| 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 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 Mini 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 Mini Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Bhive Community Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Ayka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Fletchers Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Edwards Pub/bar/nightclub | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Grantham Snooker & Pool Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
Questions about Mini Shop
What is Mini Shop's food hygiene rating?
Mini Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Kesteven Council on 1 November 2024.
Is Mini 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 Mini Shop last inspected?
Mini Shop was last inspected on 1 November 2024, 20 months 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 Mini 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 Mini Shop compare to other places in South Kesteven?
83% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while Mini Shop holds a 4. 109 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Mini 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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