A J Creese food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Kesteven
A J Creese holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 19 December 2024, 18 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: 72 Westgate, Grantham, NG31 6LA
How it compares in South Kesteven
In South Kesteven, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so A J Creese sits behind roughly 1,024 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 917 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 107 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ← A J Creese | |
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 79 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 A J Creese 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 A J Creese, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali's Breakfast House & Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Emperors Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Bela's House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| A & T Spuds Takeaway/sandwich shop | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Fortune House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Grantham Health Store Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Fletchers Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
Questions about A J Creese
What is A J Creese's food hygiene rating?
A J Creese has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Kesteven Council on 19 December 2024.
Is A J Creese safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was A J Creese last inspected?
A J Creese was last inspected on 19 December 2024, 18 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 A J Creese?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A J Creese compare to other places in South Kesteven?
84% of the 1,097 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while A J Creese holds a 3. 49 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects A J Creese 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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