Great Close Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Kesteven
Great Close Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 24 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Savemore Supermarket, 101 Great Close, South Witham, NG33 5QH
How it compares in South Kesteven
In South Kesteven, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Great Close Store 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% | ← Great Close Store | |
| 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 Great Close Store 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 Great Close Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witham Plaice Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| KB’s Sweet Treats Retailers - other | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| South Witham Academy School/college/university | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| The Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| South Witham Village Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 July 2025 |
| OK Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| The Fox Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Travelodge Grantham South Witham Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Great Close Store
What is Great Close Store's food hygiene rating?
Great Close Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Kesteven Council on 24 September 2024.
Is Great Close Store 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Great Close Store last inspected?
Great Close Store was last inspected on 24 September 2024, 21 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 Great Close Store?
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 Great Close Store 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 Great Close Store holds a 4. 109 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Great Close Store 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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