Noughts & Crosses

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-01-23

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Noughts & Crosses is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 62 Scotgate, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2YB, in the South Kesteven local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 23 January 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. South Kesteven oversees 1,219 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in South Kesteven is 4.7 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Address
62 Scotgate, Stamford, Lincolnshire
Postcode
PE9 2YB
Local Authority
South Kesteven
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1887428

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Noughts & Crosses?

Noughts & Crosses has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by South Kesteven.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Noughts & Crosses last inspected?

Noughts & Crosses was last inspected on 2026-01-23. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Noughts & Crosses located?

Noughts & Crosses is located at 62 Scotgate, Stamford, Lincolnshire , PE9 2YB, in the South Kesteven local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the PE9 postcode area.