Spalding Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Holland
Spalding Market holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 30 January 2025, 17 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: 13 Station Street, Spalding, PE11 1EF
How it compares in South Holland
In South Holland, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Spalding Market sits behind roughly 681 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 614 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ← Spalding Market | |
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Spalding Market 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 Spalding Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Pearl Treats Takeaway/sandwich shop | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| My Local Health Store Retailers - other | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2025 |
| Doris Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Gurkha Oven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Castel of Dracula Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Pied Calf Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| CJ's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
Questions about Spalding Market
What is Spalding Market's food hygiene rating?
Spalding Market has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Holland Council on 30 January 2025.
Is Spalding Market safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Spalding Market last inspected?
Spalding Market was last inspected on 30 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Holland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spalding Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spalding Market compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, while Spalding Market holds a 3. 21 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects Spalding Market 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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