The Gingerbread - GTFC Catering Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Kesteven
The Gingerbread - GTFC Catering Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 October 2025, 8 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: South Kesteven Sports Stadium, Trent Road, Grantham, NG31 7XQ
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts The Gingerbread - GTFC Catering Ltd 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 Gingerbread - GTFC Catering Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gingerbread - GTFC Catering Ltd 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 Gingerbread - GTFC Catering Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children 1st Grantham Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Grantham & District Indoor Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Grantham Meres Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Ambergate Sports College School/college/university | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Bowtree House B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2023 |
| Goodliffe Store Retailers - other | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Clarence House Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
Questions about The Gingerbread - GTFC Catering Ltd
What is The Gingerbread - GTFC Catering Ltd's food hygiene rating?
The Gingerbread - GTFC Catering Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 22 October 2025.
Is The Gingerbread - GTFC Catering Ltd 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Gingerbread - GTFC Catering Ltd last inspected?
The Gingerbread - GTFC Catering Ltd was last inspected on 22 October 2025, 8 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 Gingerbread - GTFC Catering Ltd?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Gingerbread - GTFC Catering Ltd 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 Gingerbread - GTFC Catering Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects The Gingerbread - GTFC Catering Ltd 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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