Ladybird Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Kesteven
Ladybird Market holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 4 August 2025, 11 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: 9 Wharf Road, Grantham, NG31 6BA
How it compares in South Kesteven
In South Kesteven, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Ladybird Market 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% | ← Ladybird Market | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ladybird Market 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 Ladybird Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurkha Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Grantham Passage Other catering premises | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Biedronka Retailers - other | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Grantham Snooker & Pool Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Digby's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Cinco Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Greggs Manufacturers/packers | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
Questions about Ladybird Market
What is Ladybird Market's food hygiene rating?
Ladybird Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Kesteven Council on 4 August 2025.
Is Ladybird Market 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ladybird Market last inspected?
Ladybird Market was last inspected on 4 August 2025, 11 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 Ladybird Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Ladybird Market 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 Ladybird Market holds a 4. 109 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Ladybird Market 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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