Ivory Tusk Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Kesteven
Ivory Tusk Express 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 15 April 2026, 2 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: 17 London Road, Grantham, NG31 6EY
How it compares in South Kesteven
In South Kesteven, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Ivory Tusk Express 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% | ← Ivory Tusk Express | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ivory Tusk Express 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 Ivory Tusk Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurkha Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Grantham Passage Other catering premises | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Biedronka Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Friendly Food Mart Ltd Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Digby's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Grantham Snooker & Pool Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Grantham Outdoor Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Cinco Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
Questions about Ivory Tusk Express
What is Ivory Tusk Express's food hygiene rating?
Ivory Tusk Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Kesteven Council on 15 April 2026.
Is Ivory Tusk Express 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 Ivory Tusk Express last inspected?
Ivory Tusk Express was last inspected on 15 April 2026, 2 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 Ivory Tusk Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ivory Tusk Express 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 Ivory Tusk Express holds a 4. 109 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Ivory Tusk Express 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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