The London Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Kesteven
The London Inn 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 25 November 2025, 7 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: 4 St Johns Street, Stamford, PE9 2DB
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts The London Inn among the 916 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 83% 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 | 916 | 83% | ← The London Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 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 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 The London Inn 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 The London Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Cosy Club Stamford Pub/bar/nightclub | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Pizza Da Mario Takeaway/sandwich shop | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Central Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Nelsons Butchers Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Castle Street Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Gooch's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Orbis Stamford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about The London Inn
What is The London Inn's food hygiene rating?
The London Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 25 November 2025.
Is The London Inn 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 The London Inn last inspected?
The London Inn was last inspected on 25 November 2025, 7 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 The London Inn?
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 The London Inn compare to other places in South Kesteven?
83% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and The London Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects The London Inn 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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