The Waggon & Horses by Gurkha Square food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Kesteven
The Waggon & Horses by Gurkha Square holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 9 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: Waggon And Horses, 57 High Street, Caythorpe, NG32 3DR
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 | 106 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 50 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ← The Waggon & Horses by Gurkha Square | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Waggon & Horses by Gurkha Square the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and 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 Waggon & Horses by Gurkha Square, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caythorpe & Frieston Village Hall Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Caythorpe Pre-School Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Caythorpe Primary School (and wrap around care) School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | at this address | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 January 2025 |
| Red Lion Inn Caythorpe Pub/bar/nightclub | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Caythorpe & Fulbeck Junior Football Club Other catering premises | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Caythorpe Cricket Club Other catering premises | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Caythorpe Playing Field (and Social Club) Other catering premises | 216 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about The Waggon & Horses by Gurkha Square
What is The Waggon & Horses by Gurkha Square's food hygiene rating?
The Waggon & Horses by Gurkha Square has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by South Kesteven Council on 9 October 2025.
Is The Waggon & Horses by Gurkha Square safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub 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 Waggon & Horses by Gurkha Square last inspected?
The Waggon & Horses by Gurkha Square was last inspected on 9 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 Waggon & Horses by Gurkha Square?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", 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 Waggon & Horses by Gurkha Square 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 Waggon & Horses by Gurkha Square holds a 1. 12 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects The Waggon & Horses by Gurkha Square 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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