Watkin & Sons (Grantham) Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Kesteven
Watkin & Sons (Grantham) Ltd 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
This is a fresh result: Watkin & Sons (Grantham) Ltd was inspected on 13 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 70 Westgate, Grantham, NG31 6LA
How it compares in South Kesteven
In South Kesteven, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Watkin & Sons (Grantham) Ltd 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% | ← Watkin & Sons (Grantham) Ltd | |
| 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 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 Watkin & Sons (Grantham) Ltd 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 Watkin & Sons (Grantham) Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali's Breakfast House & Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Emperors Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Bela's House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| A & T Spuds Takeaway/sandwich shop | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Fortune House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Grantham Health Store Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Fletchers Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
Questions about Watkin & Sons (Grantham) Ltd
What is Watkin & Sons (Grantham) Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Watkin & Sons (Grantham) Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Kesteven Council on 13 May 2026.
Is Watkin & Sons (Grantham) Ltd 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 Watkin & Sons (Grantham) Ltd last inspected?
Watkin & Sons (Grantham) Ltd was last inspected on 13 May 2026, a month 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 Watkin & Sons (Grantham) Ltd?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Watkin & Sons (Grantham) Ltd 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 Watkin & Sons (Grantham) Ltd holds a 4. 109 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Watkin & Sons (Grantham) Ltd 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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