Food Hygiene Ratings in North Lincolnshire

1,450 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 78.6% rated "very good".

1,450
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
22
Rated 0 or 1
78.6%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good78.6%1,044
Good12.7%169
Satisfactory5.3%70
Improvement Needed1.8%24
Major Improvement1.6%21
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Retailers - other32222.2%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen24516.9%
Other catering premises23816.4%
Takeaway/sandwich shop15610.8%
Pub/bar/nightclub1258.6%
School/college/university1157.9%
Caring Premises976.7%
Mobile caterer745.1%

Food hygiene ratings in North Lincolnshire 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.

North Lincolnshire currently has 1,450 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,329 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 78.6% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. There are currently 22 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require 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.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
BucharestDN15 7JW0Apr 04, 2025
Bodrum Kebab & PizzaDN15 7JU1Jan 07, 2025
Broadway LocalDN16 3HA1Nov 11, 2024
Convenience Store by Snack AttackDN16 1LQ1Jun 01, 2025
Go LocalDN20 8LP1Aug 14, 2025
International 7 Days MarketDN15 7NW1Jan 08, 2025
La Doi Pasi ScunnyDN15 7NH1Sep 09, 2025
Micky B's Fruit & Veg & Fancy GoodsDN18 5QF1Jan 22, 2026
Oceans 52DN9 1EP1Dec 16, 2025
Owston Ferry StoresDN9 1RE1Jul 03, 2024
Papa's PizzaDN18 5PJ1Jan 16, 2025
Pizza HotDN18 5DE1Aug 19, 2025
River Don Tavern & LodgeDN17 4PQ1May 21, 2025
Scunny HillDN15 7RD1Nov 05, 2024
SFCDN15 7JP1Aug 11, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in North Lincolnshire have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 1,044 food businesses in North Lincolnshire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 78.6% 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 North Lincolnshire?+

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 North Lincolnshire?+

Inspection frequency in North Lincolnshire 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