Todays Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Kesteven
Todays Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 August 2025, 11 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: 50 Kesteven Road, Stamford, PE9 1SU
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Todays Express among the 918 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 84% 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 | 918 | 84% | ← Todays Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 81 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 Very 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 Todays Express 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 Todays Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| George's Food Hub CIC Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Ark Kesteven Road Nursery School Caring Premises | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy inc Little Stars School/college/university | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Blackstones Football Club Tea Hut Mobile caterer | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Birdys Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Gallery Restaurant - New College Stamford School/college/university | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Rocking Horse Nursery Stamford Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
Questions about Todays Express
What is Todays Express's food hygiene rating?
Todays Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 1 August 2025.
Is Todays Express 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Todays Express last inspected?
Todays Express was last inspected on 1 August 2025, 11 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 Todays Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Todays Express compare to other places in South Kesteven?
84% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Todays Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Todays Express 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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