The Golden Fleece food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Kesteven
The Golden Fleece holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: The Golden Fleece was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Golden Fleece Inn, 18 Sheep Market, Stamford, PE9 2RB
How it compares in South Kesteven
In South Kesteven, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Golden Fleece 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% | ← The Golden Fleece | |
| 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 The Golden Fleece 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 Golden Fleece, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Da Mario Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Orbis Stamford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Central Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Nelsons Butchers Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Cosy Club Stamford Pub/bar/nightclub | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| All Saints Church Other catering premises | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Castle Street Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
Questions about The Golden Fleece
What is The Golden Fleece's food hygiene rating?
The Golden Fleece has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Kesteven Council on 2 June 2026.
Is The Golden Fleece 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Golden Fleece last inspected?
The Golden Fleece was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month 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 Golden Fleece?
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 The Golden Fleece 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 The Golden Fleece holds a 4. 109 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects The Golden Fleece 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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