What is the average food hygiene rating in North Lincolnshire?

The average food hygiene rating in North Lincolnshire is 4.65 out of 5, across 1,343 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does North Lincolnshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?

79.3% of rated premises in North Lincolnshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 0.4 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks North Lincolnshire 186 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 North Lincolnshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,065 food businesses in North Lincolnshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 79.3% of the 1,343 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

How many food businesses in North Lincolnshire have a low hygiene rating?

48 food businesses in North Lincolnshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 North Lincolnshire food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for North Lincolnshire (1,472 establishments on record, 1,343 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 North Lincolnshire

In North Lincolnshire, 79.3% of 1,343 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.65/5. These figures cover 1,472 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

North Lincolnshire has 1,065 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,343 rated premises (79.3%). 48 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

5★ share: 79.3%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -0.4 pp
National rank: 186 / 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 North Lincolnshire

5★ Very Good

1,065 (79.3%)

4★ Good

164 (12.2%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

66 (4.9%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

25 (1.9%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

22 (1.6%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

Plus 58 awaiting inspection and 71 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 58 awaiting inspection and 71 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in North Lincolnshire: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in North Lincolnshire?: The average food hygiene rating in North Lincolnshire is 4.65 out of 5, across 1,343 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does North Lincolnshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 79.3% of rated premises in North Lincolnshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 0.4 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks North Lincolnshire 186 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 North Lincolnshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,065 food businesses in North Lincolnshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 79.3% of the 1,343 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.
How many food businesses in North Lincolnshire have a low hygiene rating?: 48 food businesses in North Lincolnshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 North Lincolnshire food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for North Lincolnshire (1,472 establishments on record, 1,343 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.

Food hygiene ratings by area in North Lincolnshire

DN15439 places · 74.4% 5★

Top-rated places in North Lincolnshire

Wren Kitchens Ltd Staff CanteenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Plot 17, Ram Boulevard, Foxhills Industrial Estate, Scunthorpe · DN15 8QW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Castledyke Primary Kitchen by Compass GroupSchool/college/university · School Kitchen Castledyke Primary School, Castledyke West, Barton Upon Humber, North Lincolnshire · DN18 5AW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Anas CakeManufacturers/packers · DN18
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
BunzBakingOther catering premises · DN40
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Duke WilliamPub/bar/nightclub · Duke William Hotel, 27 Church Street, Haxey, Doncaster · DN9 2HY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Cleatham Hall HotelHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cleatham Hall, Cleatham, North Lincolnshire · DN21 4JS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Oh Wow DessertsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 4 Pavilion Row, Doncaster Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire · DN15 7RD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Equisign Tack & Feed/Stirrup A TreatRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Shop Plum Tree Farm, Gainsborough Road, Kirton In Lindsey, Gainsborough · DN21 4EN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Caz’s Cakes & BakesOther catering premises · DN20
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Morrisons DailyRetailers - other · 21-23 Avenue Vivian, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire · DN15 8JW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Sweetylicious Cart HireRetailers - other · DN15
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Victoria's SpongeOther catering premises · DN20
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026

Places needing improvement in North Lincolnshire

Gatsbys Bar & GrillPub/bar/nightclub · 6a Holydyke, Barton Upon Humber, North Lincolnshire · DN18 5PS
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 March 2026
Broadway LocalRetailers - other · 7 Bottesford Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire · DN16 3HA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 November 2024
Spar (Akira Store ltd)Retailers - other · 17 Bowmandale, Barton Upon Humber, North Lincolnshire · DN18 5LR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 February 2026
TortoRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 113 Mary Street, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire · DN15 6LA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 July 2025
Oceans 52Takeaway/sandwich shop · 50-52 High Street, Epworth, Doncaster · DN9 1EP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 December 2025
Pizza HotTakeaway/sandwich shop · 6 Market Lane, Barton Upon Humber, North Lincolnshire · DN18 5DE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 August 2025
Micky B's Fruit & Veg & Fancy GoodsRetailers - other · 98 Newport, Barton Upon Humber, North Lincolnshire · DN18 5QF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 January 2026
Snack Attack ExpressRetailers - other · Railway Station, Station Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire · DN15 6PY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 October 2025

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 1,472 real Food Standards Agency records for North Lincolnshire, of which 1,343 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.