Costcutter food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Kesteven
Costcutter 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 22 August 2024, 22 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: 10 Green Lane, Stamford, PE9 1HF
How it compares in South Kesteven
In South Kesteven, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Costcutter 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% | ← Costcutter | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Costcutter 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 Costcutter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ Stamford Welland Academy School/college/university | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Christ Church Day Centre and The Den Other catering premises | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| OSS Spaces Retailers - other | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy inc Little Stars School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| SES Stamford Senior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| George's Food Hub CIC Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Ark Kesteven Road Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Blackstones Football Club Tea Hut Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about Costcutter
What is Costcutter's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Kesteven Council on 22 August 2024.
Is Costcutter 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 Costcutter last inspected?
Costcutter was last inspected on 22 August 2024, 22 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 Costcutter?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Costcutter 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 Costcutter holds a 4. 109 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Costcutter 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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