The Granary food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Peterborough City
The Granary 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 23 October 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: Scotsmans Lodge, Stamford Road, Helpston, PE6 7EL
How it compares in Peterborough City
That puts The Granary among the 1,550 places in Peterborough City holding top marks, 88% 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 | 1,550 | 88% | ← The Granary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 216 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 The Granary 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 Granary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Brook Farm Beef/Lamb Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 30 October 2025 |
| The Bluebell Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| John Clare Cottage Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2023 |
| Helpston Playhouse and Under Fives Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Helpston Scout & Guide Association Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| John Clare Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Premier express (Helpston convenience store) Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Ufford Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
Questions about The Granary
What is The Granary's food hygiene rating?
The Granary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Peterborough City Council on 23 October 2024.
Is The Granary 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 The Granary last inspected?
The Granary was last inspected on 23 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Peterborough City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Granary?
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 The Granary compare to other places in Peterborough City?
88% of the 1,756 rated food businesses in Peterborough City hold the top rating of 5, and The Granary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Peterborough City Council inspects The Granary 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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