Marquis of Granby food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Kesteven
Marquis of Granby holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 March 2025, 16 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: 24 Northgate, NG34 7DA
How it compares in North Kesteven
In North Kesteven, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so Marquis of Granby sits behind roughly 860 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 860 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ← Marquis of Granby | |
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 52 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Marquis of Granby 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 Marquis of Granby, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate Methodist Church Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2008 |
| Church Lane Primary & Nursery School School/college/university | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2017 |
| Nutcrackers School/college/university | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2022 |
| Gurkha Sq Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| St Denys Church Room Other catering premises | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2017 |
| Carre's Grammar School School/college/university | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Market Square Cafe & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Sugar Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
Questions about Marquis of Granby
What is Marquis of Granby's food hygiene rating?
Marquis of Granby has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Kesteven Council on 11 March 2025.
Is Marquis of Granby 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marquis of Granby last inspected?
Marquis of Granby was last inspected on 11 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Marquis of Granby?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marquis of Granby compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while Marquis of Granby holds a 4. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Marquis of Granby 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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