Munch food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Kesteven
Munch holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 7 April 2025, 15 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: 31 St Peters Hill, Grantham, NG31 6QF
How it compares in South Kesteven
In South Kesteven, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Munch 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% | ← Munch | |
| 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 Munch 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 Munch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grantham Snooker & Pool Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Digby's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Greggs Manufacturers/packers | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Cinco Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
Questions about Munch
What is Munch's food hygiene rating?
Munch has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Kesteven Council on 7 April 2025.
Is Munch 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Munch last inspected?
Munch was last inspected on 7 April 2025, 15 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 Munch?
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 Munch 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 Munch holds a 4. 109 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Munch 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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