Ideal Catering Ltd T/A Ideal School Meals food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · South Kesteven
Ideal Catering Ltd T/A Ideal School Meals holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Ideal Catering Ltd T/A Ideal School Meals was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Huntingtower Cp School, Huntingtower Road, Grantham, NG31 7AU
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Ideal Catering Ltd T/A Ideal School Meals among the 916 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 83% 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 | 916 | 83% | ← Ideal Catering Ltd T/A Ideal School Meals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 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 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 Ideal Catering Ltd T/A Ideal School Meals 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 Ideal Catering Ltd T/A Ideal School Meals, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grantham Railway Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Headstart Clubhouse Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Apple Trees Care and Reablement Centre Caring Premises | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Harlaxton Road Convenience Store Retailers - other | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Handlebar & Grill Mobile caterer | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Archways Service Station Retailers - other | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
Questions about Ideal Catering Ltd T/A Ideal School Meals
What is Ideal Catering Ltd T/A Ideal School Meals's food hygiene rating?
Ideal Catering Ltd T/A Ideal School Meals has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Ideal Catering Ltd T/A Ideal School Meals 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ideal Catering Ltd T/A Ideal School Meals last inspected?
Ideal Catering Ltd T/A Ideal School Meals was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month 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 Ideal Catering Ltd T/A Ideal School Meals?
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 Ideal Catering Ltd T/A Ideal School Meals compare to other places in South Kesteven?
83% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Ideal Catering Ltd T/A Ideal School Meals is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Ideal Catering Ltd T/A Ideal School Meals 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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