Westgate Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Kesteven
Westgate Market 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 9 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: 3a Westgate, Grantham, NG31 6LT
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Westgate Market 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% | ← Westgate Market | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Westgate Market 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 Westgate Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fletchers Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Ayka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Edwards Pub/bar/nightclub | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Boots The Chemists Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Ali's Breakfast House & Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Emperors Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| A & T Spuds Takeaway/sandwich shop | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about Westgate Market
What is Westgate Market's food hygiene rating?
Westgate Market has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 9 December 2025.
Is Westgate Market 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 Westgate Market last inspected?
Westgate Market was last inspected on 9 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 Westgate Market?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Westgate Market 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 Westgate Market is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Westgate Market 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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