Headstart Clubhouse food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Kesteven
Headstart Clubhouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Huntingtower Cp School, Huntingtower Road, Grantham, NG31 7AU
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Headstart Clubhouse among the 916 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 83% 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 | 916 | 83% | ← Headstart Clubhouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 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 78 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Headstart Clubhouse 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 Headstart Clubhouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grantham Railway Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Apple Trees Care and Reablement Centre Caring Premises | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Harlaxton Road Convenience Store Retailers - other | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Handlebar & Grill Mobile caterer | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Archways Service Station Retailers - other | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
Questions about Headstart Clubhouse
What is Headstart Clubhouse's food hygiene rating?
Headstart Clubhouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 7 March 2023.
Is Headstart Clubhouse 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Headstart Clubhouse last inspected?
Headstart Clubhouse was last inspected on 7 March 2023, more than 3 years 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 Headstart Clubhouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Headstart Clubhouse compare to other places in South Kesteven?
83% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Headstart Clubhouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Headstart Clubhouse 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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