The Golden Fleece

Stamford

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Golden Fleece scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 2 June 2026 by South Kesteven.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Golden Fleece, from June 2021 to June 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 3 in 2021 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Golden Fleece.

Food hygiene rating history for The Golden Fleece
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
22 June 2021	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
2 June 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Golden Fleece in Stamford has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Golden Fleece Inn,
18 Sheep Market,
Stamford,
Lincolnshire,
PE9 2RB

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Golden Fleece. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Golden Fleece?

Food hygiene at The Golden Fleece is inspected by South Kesteven, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.southkesteven.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Golden Fleece

What is The Golden Fleece’s food hygiene rating?

The Golden Fleece has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 2 June 2026.

When was The Golden Fleece last inspected?

The Golden Fleece was last inspected by South Kesteven on 2 June 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.