Sam’s of Deeping Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Kesteven
Sam’s of Deeping Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 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: 1 & 5 Rycroft Avenue, Deeping St James, PE6 8NT
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Sam’s of Deeping Ltd among the 917 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 84% 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 | 917 | 84% | ← Sam’s of Deeping Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 107 | 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 79 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 Sam’s of Deeping 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 Sam’s of Deeping Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Grill and Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| SB Promotions Mobile caterer | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Sense Caring Premises | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Deepings Rugby Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| DRUFC Clubhouse Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| Deeping St James Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Jimmy D's Playgroup & Out of School Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Braeburn Lodge - Barchester Care Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
Questions about Sam’s of Deeping Ltd
What is Sam’s of Deeping Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Sam’s of Deeping Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 23 October 2025.
Is Sam’s of Deeping 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sam’s of Deeping Ltd last inspected?
Sam’s of Deeping Ltd was last inspected on 23 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 Sam’s of Deeping 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 Sam’s of Deeping Ltd compare to other places in South Kesteven?
84% of the 1,097 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Sam’s of Deeping Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Sam’s of Deeping 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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