The Grounded Coffee Shop (inc. mobile) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Kesteven
The Grounded Coffee Shop (inc. mobile) holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 7 October 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: Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Marys Street, Stamford, PE9 2DL
How it compares in South Kesteven
A 1 is rare: only 12 of 1,097 rated places in South Kesteven score this low, about one in 91. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 917 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 107 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ← The Grounded Coffee Shop (inc. mobile) | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Grounded Coffee Shop (inc. mobile) the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Grounded Coffee Shop (inc. mobile), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Church Other catering premises | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Amore Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Lamberts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Cornish Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Drop in & Draw Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Adnams Cellar & Kitchen Store Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
Questions about The Grounded Coffee Shop (inc. mobile)
What is The Grounded Coffee Shop (inc. mobile)'s food hygiene rating?
The Grounded Coffee Shop (inc. mobile) has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by South Kesteven Council on 7 October 2025.
Is The Grounded Coffee Shop (inc. mobile) safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Grounded Coffee Shop (inc. mobile) last inspected?
The Grounded Coffee Shop (inc. mobile) was last inspected on 7 October 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 The Grounded Coffee Shop (inc. mobile)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Grounded Coffee Shop (inc. mobile) compare to other places in South Kesteven?
84% of the 1,097 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while The Grounded Coffee Shop (inc. mobile) holds a 1. 12 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects The Grounded Coffee Shop (inc. mobile) 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at South Kesteven, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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