Pinocchio Italian Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Kesteven
Pinocchio Italian Takeaway holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 10 December 2025, 7 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: 1-2 North Street, Grantham, NG31 6NU
How it compares in South Kesteven
In South Kesteven, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Pinocchio Italian Takeaway sits behind roughly 1,025 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 916 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ← Pinocchio Italian Takeaway | |
| 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 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 Pinocchio Italian Takeaway 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 Pinocchio Italian Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Delights Food Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Belvoir House Care Home Caring Premises | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Asda Customer Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Albion House Day Nursery Caring Premises | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Gravity Pub/bar/nightclub | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Grantham Masonic Club Committee Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2023 |
Questions about Pinocchio Italian Takeaway
What is Pinocchio Italian Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Pinocchio Italian Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Kesteven Council on 10 December 2025.
Is Pinocchio Italian Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Pinocchio Italian Takeaway last inspected?
Pinocchio Italian Takeaway was last inspected on 10 December 2025, 7 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 Pinocchio Italian Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Pinocchio Italian Takeaway 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 Pinocchio Italian Takeaway holds a 3. 49 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Pinocchio Italian Takeaway 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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