Food Hygiene Ratings in Lincoln City

1,114 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.9 out of 5. 93.7% rated "very good".

1,114
Businesses
4.9/5
Average Rating
11
Rated 0 or 1
93.7%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good93.7%950
Good3.8%39
Satisfactory1.2%12
Improvement Needed0.2%2
Major Improvement0.7%7
Urgent Improvement0.4%4

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen27724.9%
Retailers - other21719.5%
Other catering premises14212.7%
Takeaway/sandwich shop12911.6%
Pub/bar/nightclub938.3%
Caring Premises837.5%
Mobile caterer464.1%
School/college/university454.0%

Food hygiene ratings in Lincoln City are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

The source snapshot contains 1,114 registered food businesses for Lincoln City. Of these, 1,014 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 93.7% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.9 out of 5. The snapshot contains 11 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
King ShawarmaLN5 7RN0Apr 09, 2026
Pepis Pizzeria and GrillLN5 8PE0May 20, 2026
Serafina GrillLN5 7QB0May 28, 2026
Super StopLN2 5HX0Mar 03, 2025
Ahlan Grill Indian Restaurant and TakeawayLN5 8HZ1Jun 10, 2026
Burton Road ConvenioLN1 3LN1Sep 03, 2025
Huckleberrys Bar & GrillLN2 1JS1Nov 19, 2025
Monks Food CityLN2 5LA1Feb 03, 2025
Pizza PanzLN5 9TR1May 20, 2026
Sea QueenLN6 7PX1May 27, 2026
The OasisLN5 8NE1Nov 27, 2025
Carholme ChippyLN1 1RN2Feb 18, 2026
Himalayan CurryLN2 1JD2May 05, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Lincoln City have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 950 food businesses in Lincoln City with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 93.7% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Lincoln City?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Lincoln City?+

Inspection frequency in Lincoln City depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies