20 Towngate East food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Kesteven
20 Towngate East holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 September 2025, 9 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: 20 Towngate East, Market Deeping, PE6 8DR
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts 20 Towngate East among the 917 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 | 917 | 84% | ← 20 Towngate East | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 106 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 50 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 79 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 Good
- 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 20 Towngate East 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 20 Towngate East, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deeping Sports & Social Club Other catering premises | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2022 |
| The Bread and Butter Thing Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| The Junction Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Budgens - Market Deeping Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Market Deeping Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Hill Billy's Kidz Club (HBKC) Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
Questions about 20 Towngate East
What is 20 Towngate East's food hygiene rating?
20 Towngate East has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 30 September 2025.
Is 20 Towngate East 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was 20 Towngate East last inspected?
20 Towngate East was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 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 20 Towngate East?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 20 Towngate East compare to other places in South Kesteven?
84% of the 1,097 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and 20 Towngate East is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects 20 Towngate East 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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20 Towngate East is one of 46 rated food businesses in Market Deeping. See every hygiene rating in Market Deeping →
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