Stamford AFC Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Kesteven
Stamford AFC Bar 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 27 November 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: Borderville Sports Centre, Ryhall Road, Stamford, PE9 1US
How it compares in South Kesteven
In South Kesteven, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Stamford AFC Bar sits behind roughly 916 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 916 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ← Stamford AFC Bar | |
| 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 Very good
- 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 Stamford AFC Bar 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 Stamford AFC Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhino's Gymnasium Other catering premises | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Rocking Horse Nursery Stamford Ltd Caring Premises | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2024 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Birdys Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| George's Food Hub CIC Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy inc Little Stars School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Blackstones Football Club Tea Hut Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about Stamford AFC Bar
What is Stamford AFC Bar's food hygiene rating?
Stamford AFC Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Kesteven Council on 27 November 2025.
Is Stamford AFC Bar 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 Stamford AFC Bar last inspected?
Stamford AFC Bar was last inspected on 27 November 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 Stamford AFC Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Stamford AFC Bar 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 Stamford AFC Bar holds a 4. 109 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Stamford AFC Bar 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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