Askers Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Kesteven
Askers Shop holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 12 March 2026, 4 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: 5a Red Lion Street, Stamford, PE9 1PA
How it compares in South Kesteven
A 2 is rare: only 11 of 1,098 rated places in South Kesteven score this low, about one in 100. By contrast 83% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 916 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ← Askers Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Askers Shop the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Askers Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freckleface Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Azzo's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Paten & Co Pub/bar/nightclub | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Silver Lane Wholefoods Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Hotel Chocolat Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Model Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Friday Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
Questions about Askers Shop
What is Askers Shop's food hygiene rating?
Askers Shop has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by South Kesteven Council on 12 March 2026.
Is Askers Shop safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop 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 Askers Shop last inspected?
Askers Shop was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 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 Askers Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Askers Shop 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 Askers Shop holds a 2. 11 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Askers Shop 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 2 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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