Stamford Delight food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Kesteven
Stamford Delight holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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: Stamford Delight was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 2 Red Lion Street, Stamford, PE9 1PA
How it compares in South Kesteven
In South Kesteven, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Stamford Delight 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% | ← Stamford Delight | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Stamford Delight 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 Stamford Delight, 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 Stamford Delight
What is Stamford Delight's food hygiene rating?
Stamford Delight has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Kesteven Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Stamford Delight 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stamford Delight last inspected?
Stamford Delight was last inspected on 28 May 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 Stamford Delight?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stamford Delight 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 Stamford Delight holds a 4. 109 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Stamford Delight 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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