Tollemache Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Kesteven
Tollemache 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 8 July 2025, 12 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: The Tollemache Inn, 17 St Peters Hill, Grantham, NG31 6PZ
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Tollemache 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% | ← Tollemache 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 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 Tollemache 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 Tollemache Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digby's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Grantham Snooker & Pool Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Grantham Caring Premises | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Gurkha Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Grantham Passage Other catering premises | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Biedronka Retailers - other | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
Questions about Tollemache Inn
What is Tollemache Inn's food hygiene rating?
Tollemache Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 8 July 2025.
Is Tollemache 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 Tollemache Inn last inspected?
Tollemache Inn was last inspected on 8 July 2025, 12 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 Tollemache Inn?
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 Tollemache 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 Tollemache Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Tollemache 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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