Riceland Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Kesteven
Riceland Takeaway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 12 June 2025, 13 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: 34 Church Street, Deeping St James, PE6 8HD
How it compares in South Kesteven
In South Kesteven, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Riceland Takeaway 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% | ← Riceland Takeaway | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Riceland Takeaway 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 Riceland Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Waterton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| The Lunch Box Other catering premises | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Wildflowers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Nova Pizzas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| The Spice Merchant Takeaway/sandwich shop | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Deeping Local Retailers - other | 282 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 April 2026 |
| Beijing Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 March 2025 |
| Deeping St James Community Primary School School/college/university | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
Questions about Riceland Takeaway
What is Riceland Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Riceland Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Kesteven Council on 12 June 2025.
Is Riceland Takeaway 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Riceland Takeaway last inspected?
Riceland Takeaway was last inspected on 12 June 2025, 13 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 Riceland Takeaway?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Riceland Takeaway 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 Riceland Takeaway holds a 4. 109 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Riceland Takeaway 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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