Kitchen at The Lord Burghley food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Kesteven
Kitchen at The Lord Burghley 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
The rating dates from 21 January 2025, 19 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.
94% of rated food businesses in South Kesteven score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Kesteven ratings →
Address: 17-18 Broad Street, Stamford, PE9 1PG
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Kitchen at The Lord Burghley among the 933 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 | 933 | 84% | ← Kitchen at The Lord Burghley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 83 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 Kitchen at The Lord Burghley 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 Kitchen at The Lord Burghley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithers of Stamford Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Nelsons Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2026 |
| Nepalese Vansa Ghar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Cakes & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Small Wonders Nursery, Pre-School and Forest School Caring Premises | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Frothy's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Hambleton Bakery Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Scandimania Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
Questions about Kitchen at The Lord Burghley
What is Kitchen at The Lord Burghley's food hygiene rating?
Kitchen at The Lord Burghley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 21 January 2025.
Is Kitchen at The Lord Burghley 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 Kitchen at The Lord Burghley last inspected?
Kitchen at The Lord Burghley was last inspected on 21 January 2025, 19 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 Kitchen at The Lord Burghley?
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 Kitchen at The Lord Burghley compare to other places in South Kesteven?
84% of the 1,113 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Kitchen at The Lord Burghley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Kitchen at The Lord Burghley 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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