Restaurants, bars and cafés in Lincolnshire given 0, 1 or 2 food hygiene ratings so far in 2024
When choosing somewhere to eat, it’s important to know you are in safe (and clean) hands.
Across the area there are thousands of eateries, the majority of which boast positive food hygiene ratings.
However, so far this year 35 businesses have been warned by hygiene inspectors that they need to make improvements.
For some of these eateries it’s not the first time they have been told to get their act together.
The hygiene ratings range from zero to five, with five meaning standards are very good and fully comply with the law.
Zero is at the bottom of the scale and means urgent improvement is necessary.
See below the full list of each establishment (correct at the time of publishing) that received between 0 and 2:
South Kesteven
Crown Wok In, West Street, Bourne
Rating: One
This Chinese takeaway was given a damning rating for the second time in just over a year. Inspectors gave the same verdict in February of this year as they did in January 2023. They said cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building, and hygienic food handling needed improvement while major work needed to be done in the management of food safety.
J C Malaysian Chinese Takeaway, New Beacon Road, Grantham
Rating: One
Inspectors who visited the takeaway on May 15 found improvement was needed in all areas, particularly in the management of food safety
Kanchhi, Broad Street, Stamford
Rating: One
Kanchhi’s three-star ‘generally satisfactory’ rating dropped to one-star when inspectors visited the Nepalese and Indian Restaurant on May 23. They ordered improvements in all areas, particularly in the management of food safety.
Wok This Way, Watergate, Grantham
Rating: One
Inspectors came knocking on the door of this Chinese takeaway on March 12. While hygienic food handling was generally satisfactory, cleanliness and condition of facilities and building and management of food safety both needed major improvements.
According to the Food Standards Agency, Wok This Way was recently inspected and an updated review will be published soon.
Blue Pearl, Dysart Road, Grantham
Rating: Two
This fish and chip shop was visited by a food safety officer in April.
Hygienic food handling and management of food safety were both generally satisfactory.
It was the cleanliness and condition of facilities which brought the rating down as inspectors said it needed improvement.
Eastern Toppings, Green Lane, Stamford
Rating: Two
This town takeaway was last inspected on March 21.
Although management of food safety was generally satisfactory, hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities both needed improvements.
Finkin's, High Street, Grantham
Rating: Two
This rating was given after an inspector visited on June 18.
Improvement was necessary in hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities while management of food safety was generally satisfactory.
Iron Horse Ranch House, High Street, Market Deeping
Rating: Two
Management of food safety is generally satisfactory and hygienic food handling is deemed good.
However, when an inspector visited on March 13 it was issues with cleanliness and condition of facilities which brought the score down.
Riverside Fish Bar, Castle Street, Stamford
Rating: Two
An inspector issued the rating following a visit on May 22.
Improvement is needed in the cleanliness and condition of facilities and hygienic food handling. Management of food safety is generally satisfactory.
Sassi's, South Street, Bourne
Rating: Two
After a visit on January 24, an inspector discovered that improvement was needed relating to the cleanliness and condition of facilities and building.
They found the hygienic food handling was good and the management of food safety generally satisfactory.
The Fortescue Arms, High Street, Billingborough
Rating: Two
This village pub had an inspector visit on January 10, who found improvements were needed to hygienic food handling. The cleanliness and condition of facilities was branded generally satisfactory, while food safety was considered good.
The Gregory Arms, Harlaxton
Rating: Two
Hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities and building were found to need improvements when an inspector visited on January 11.
Management of food safety was considered generally satisfactory.
UK Shalimar 1 Ltd, Abbey Road, Bourne
Rating: Two
Shalimar Balti House in Abbey Road which trades under the name UK Shalimar 1 Ltd, was told ‘improvement is necessary’ after a visit by a food hygiene inspector in February who gave the business a two-star rating.
While hygienic food handling was good, cleanliness and condition of facilities were found to need improvement.
South Holland
New Sutton House, High Street, Long Sutton
Rating: Two
This Chinese takeaway received a visit from a food hygiene inspector on February 9.
They asked for improvements to cleanliness and condition of facilities and hygienic food handling. Although they were impressed with the management of food safety.
The Tea Room, High Street, Holbeach
Rating: Two
An inspection at the beginning of this year found improvements were needed to cleanliness and condition of facilities and hygienic food handling.
Management of food safety was deemed generally satisfactory.
Boston
House of Bread, 132 West Street, Boston
Rating: Zero
The bakery was visited by an inspector on February 9.
The takeaway must carry out urgent changes to improve the management of food safety.
The food safety officer believes major improvements are needed in hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities.
Lokoro, Market Place, Boston
Rating: Zero
An inspector who visited the restaurant on March 11 found major improvements were needed in all areas. These are management of food safety, hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities.
The Castle Inn, Wainfleet Road, Freiston
Rating: One
This village pub had a visit from inspectors at the beginning of the year on January 9.
Management of food safety required major improvements. Staff were also told to make changes to hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities.
Travellers Rest Cafe, Main Road, Leverton
Rating: One
On the same day inspectors handed The Castle Inn Freiston, they took a trip down the road to this cafe in Leverton.
Travellers Rest Cafe was also found to need major improvements to management of food safety as well as improvements to hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities.
East Lindsey
Canton House, High Street, Wainfleet
Rating: Zero
This Chinese takeaway had a visit from a food safety officer on February 22.
Management of food safety and cleanliness and condition of facilities needed urgent improvements while major changes are needed to hygienic food handling.
Fantasy Grill And Balti, Fantasy Island, Sea Lane, Ingoldmells
Rating: Zero
This Fantasy Island takeaway had its licence terminated after receiving a 0-star food hygiene rating.
According to a spokesperson for Fantasy Island, a minimum 3-star rating is required by the terms and conditions of the market licence with East Lindsey District Council.
The inspectors decided on May 28 that there was major improvement necessary in all three areas and handed the takeaway a 0-star rating.
Little Nan's, Cherry Park, Chapel St Leonards
Rating: Zero
The last inspection took place on May 21 this year.
An inspector found management of food safety needed urgent improvements while cleanliness and condition of facilities also needed major work.
Improvement is necessary in hygienic food handling.
Mo's Indian Cuisine, Victoria Road, Mablethorpe
Rating: Zero
Management of food safety needs urgent improvements while major changes need to be made with cleanliness and condition of facilities.
Hygienic food handling was generally satisfactory, according to the inspector who visited in May.
Monty's, Fitzwilliam Street, Mablethorpe
Rating: Zero
This fish and chips takeaway was slapped with a zero after a half-term inspection on May 31.
Urgent improvement was considered necessary relating to management of food safety.
Changes are also needed in regards to hygienic food handling, and the cleanliness of facilities.
Plaice On The Park, South Road, Chapel St Leonards
Rating: Zero
This fish and chips takeaway was slapped with a zero after an inspection on May 24.
Urgent improvement was considered necessary relating to management of food safety.
Changes are also needed in regards to hygienic food handling, and the cleanliness of facilities.
The King’s Head,Orby Road, Addlethorpe
Rating: Zero
This pub was visited by an inspector on April 8.
They told the team that management of food safety must be improved urgently.
Improvements are also necessary relating to hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities.
Dream Land Chicken, Trunch Lane, Chapel St Leonards
Rating: One
This halal restaurant was inspected on March 19.
Although the cleanliness and condition of facilities was generally satisfactory, both hygienic food handling and management of food safety need major improvements.
Panda Chinese, South Road, Chapel St Leonards
Rating: One
An inspection took place on April 1.
The takeaway must carry out major improvements in the management of food safety.
The food safety officer believes improvements are also needed in hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities.
Samuels Takeaway, Eastgate, Louth
Rating: One
Inspectors came knocking on the door of this takeaway on May 30.
Improvement was needed in all areas, particularly in the management of food safety.
The Golden Dragon, Roman Bank, Skegness
Rating: One
An inspection on February 13 discovered that management of food safety needs major improvements.
Necessary improvements should be made to the cleanliness and condition of facilities while hygienic food handling is generally satisfactory.
City of Lincoln
Chef Phong, Corporation Street, Lincoln
Rating: Zero
Inspectors have demanded urgent improvements in all areas following a visit to the Thai takeaway in April.
Samba Brazil, Brayford Quays, Lincoln
Rating: One
This restaurant was inspected on June 12.
Staff have been told to improve hygienic food handling and make major changes to management of food safety.
Cleanliness and condition of facilities were generally satisfactory.
The Castle Hotel, Westgate, Lincoln
Rating: Two
An inspection in May found improvements were needed to cleanliness and condition of facilities and hygienic food handling.
Management of food safety was deemed generally satisfactory.
Wig & Mitre, Steep Hill, Lincoln
Rating: Two
This restaurant, part of the Red Cat pub chain, was given another low rating when visited by inspectors in April.
Having been handed a one-star rating in June last year, the inspector’s latest review was just a slight improvement.
Improvements are still needed in both hygienic food handling.
Management of food safety and cleanliness and condition of facilities were generally satisfactory.
Rutland
Eastern Delight, Melton Road, Oakham
Rating: One
An inspector who visited this takeaway on June 25 found improvements were necessary in hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities.
Major changes are also needed in management of food safety.
No restaurants, bars or cafes have been given a zero, one or two rating in North Kesteven this year.
