Greatford Barns food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Kesteven
Greatford Barns 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
This is a fresh result: Greatford Barns was inspected on 6 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in South Kesteven score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Kesteven ratings →
Address: Stowe Road, Greatford, PE9 4PS
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How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Greatford Barns among the 933 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 84% 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 | 933 | 84% | ← Greatford Barns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 83 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 Very 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 Greatford Barns 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 Greatford Barns, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Five Horseshoes Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Karen's Country Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 March 2025 |
| Lakeside Bar & Restaurant Tallington Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 February 2026 |
| Braceborough & Wilsthorpe Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Braceborough Hall Retirement Home Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Sport Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Langtoft Pre School Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Langtoft Primary School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
Questions about Greatford Barns
What is Greatford Barns's food hygiene rating?
Greatford Barns has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 6 August 2026.
Is Greatford Barns 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 Greatford Barns last inspected?
Greatford Barns was last inspected on 6 August 2026, a month 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 Greatford Barns?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Greatford Barns compare to other places in South Kesteven?
84% of the 1,113 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Greatford Barns is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Greatford Barns 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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