The Goat food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Kesteven
The Goat holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Goat was inspected on 29 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Goat Inn, 155 Spalding Road, Deeping St James, PE6 8SA
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts The Goat among the 917 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 | 917 | 84% | ← The Goat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 107 | 10% | ||
| 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 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 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 The Goat 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 The Goat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam’s of Deeping Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Turkish Grill and Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| SB Promotions Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Sense Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Braeburn Lodge - Barchester Care Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Deepings Rugby Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| DRUFC Clubhouse Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| Deeping St James Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
Questions about The Goat
What is The Goat's food hygiene rating?
The Goat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 29 June 2026.
Is The Goat 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Goat last inspected?
The Goat was last inspected on 29 June 2026, within the last month. 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 The Goat?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Goat compare to other places in South Kesteven?
84% of the 1,097 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and The Goat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects The Goat 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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The Goat is one of 33 rated food businesses in Deeping St James. See every hygiene rating in Deeping St James →
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