What is the average food hygiene rating in Lincoln City?

The average food hygiene rating in Lincoln City is 4.89 out of 5, across 1,010 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Lincoln City compare with the national average for food hygiene?

93.2% of rated premises in Lincoln City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 13.5 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Lincoln City 13 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Lincoln City have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

941 food businesses in Lincoln City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 93.2% of the 1,010 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.

How many food businesses in Lincoln City have a low hygiene rating?

10 food businesses in Lincoln City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Lincoln City food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Lincoln City (1,105 establishments on record, 1,010 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Lincoln City

In Lincoln City, 93.2% of 1,010 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.89/5. These figures cover 1,105 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Lincoln City has 941 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,010 rated premises (93.2%). 10 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.

5★ share: 93.2%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +13.5 pp
National rank: 13 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Lincoln City

5★ Very Good

941 (93.2%)

4★ Good

44 (4.4%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

15 (1.5%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

3 (0.3%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

5 (0.5%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.2%)

Plus 37 awaiting inspection and 58 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 37 awaiting inspection and 58 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Lincoln City: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Lincoln City?: The average food hygiene rating in Lincoln City is 4.89 out of 5, across 1,010 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Lincoln City compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 93.2% of rated premises in Lincoln City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 13.5 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Lincoln City 13 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Lincoln City have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 941 food businesses in Lincoln City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 93.2% of the 1,010 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Lincoln City have a low hygiene rating?: 10 food businesses in Lincoln City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Lincoln City food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Lincoln City (1,105 establishments on record, 1,010 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Lincoln City

St Barnabas HospiceCaring Premises · 36 Nettleham Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire · LN2 1RE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Langton'sRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lincoln Castle, Castle Hill, Lincoln, Lincolnshire · LN1 3AA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Sostrene GreneRetailers - other · 233-237 High Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire · LN2 1AT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Strut HouseCaring Premises · Wickenby Crescent, Lincoln · LN1 3TJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Vida Del PadelRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit C4 Bishops Trade Park, Ironestone Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire · LN2 4ZS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Banzai Oriental Street FoodTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 7 Cornhill Market, Sincil Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire · LN5 7ET
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Cornhill Cob ShopTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 8 Cornhill Market, Sincil Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire · LN5 7ET
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Ignite Elim ChurchRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Boultham Library, Boultham Park Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire · LN6 7ST
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Lincs MoMoTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 9 Cornhill Market, Sincil Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire · LN5 7ET
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
PuzzlesRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 9 West Parade, Lincoln, Lincolnshire · LN1 1NL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
YMCA Woodlands DaycareCaring Premises · Whitethorn Grove, Lincoln, Lincolnshire · LN6 0PF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
McDonald'sRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1 Moorland Close, Lincoln, Lincolnshire · LN6 7JL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Lincoln City

King ShawarmaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 368 High Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire · LN5 7RN
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 April 2026
Super StopRetailers - other · 74 Monks Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire · LN2 5HX
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 March 2025
Huckleberrys Bar & GrillPub/bar/nightclub · 30 Clasketgate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire · LN2 1JS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 November 2025
Burton Road ConvenioRetailers - other · 137-141 Burton Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire · LN1 3LN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 September 2025
Natasas StoreRetailers - other · 59 Newark Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire · LN5 8NE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 September 2025
The OasisRetailers - other · 91 Newark Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire · LN5 8NE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 November 2025
Monks Food CityRetailers - other · 301-303 Monks Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire · LN2 5LA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 February 2025
RS Chicken WorldRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 439 High Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire · LN5 8HZ
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 April 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,105 real Food Standards Agency records for Lincoln City, of which 1,010 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.