Ayka food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Kesteven
Ayka holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 14-14a The George Shopping Centre, High Street, Grantham, NG31 6LH
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Ayka among the 918 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 | 918 | 84% | ← Ayka | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 81 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 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 Ayka 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 Ayka, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Pub/bar/nightclub | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Fletchers Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Bhive Community Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Gravity Pub/bar/nightclub | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| A & T Spuds Takeaway/sandwich shop | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Fortune House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about Ayka
What is Ayka's food hygiene rating?
Ayka has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 13 November 2024.
Is Ayka 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ayka last inspected?
Ayka was last inspected on 13 November 2024, 20 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 Ayka?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ayka compare to other places in South Kesteven?
84% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Ayka is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Ayka 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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