Food hygiene ratings in Epworth
There are 46 food businesses in Epworth with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by North Lincolnshire Council. A further 5 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Epworth
76% of rated businesses in Epworth hold the top score of 5, and 81% hold a 4 or better. 3 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across North Lincolnshire as a whole, 80% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Epworth does worse, by 4 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 31 | 76% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 2 | 5% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 5 | 12% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | 5% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | 2% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Epworth
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Oceans 52 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 December 2025 |
| Albion Bakery Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 13 January 2026 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 13 January 2026 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Epworth
How many food businesses in Epworth have a hygiene rating?
46 food businesses in Epworth have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by North Lincolnshire Council. 41 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Epworth?
76% of rated businesses in Epworth hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Epworth?
3 food businesses in Epworth hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 1 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Epworth?
Environmental health officers at North Lincolnshire Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in North Lincolnshire
- Scunthorpe 636 places
- Brigg 115 places
- Barton upon Humber 99 places
- Barrow upon Humber 26 places
- Gainsborough 24 places
- Bottesford 24 places
- Belton 16 places
- Ulceby 15 places
Food businesses in Epworth
- Albion Bakery 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Anglers Arms at Lindholme Lakes 5 - Very good
- Bennys Pizza 5 - Very good
- Co-op Epworth 5 - Very good
- Cosy Cake Shop 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Curry Leaf 5 - Very good
- D Gravel & Sons 5 - Very good
- Epworth Childrens Centre 5 - Very good
- Epworth Convenience Store 5 - Very good
- Epworth Equestrian Ltd 5 - Very good
- Epworth Grill 5 - Very good
- Epworth Leisure Centre 5 - Very good
- Epworth Old Rectory Cafe 5 - Very good
- Epworth Primary Academy 5 - Very good
- Epworth Tandoori 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Epworth Thurlow Pavilion Exempt
- Epworth Youth Club 5 - Very good
- Fullers Bakery 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Hattys Tea Room 5 - Very good
- Holmes & Gardens Centre 5 - Very good
- Industry Bar & Grill 5 - Very good
- Londis (shop only) 5 - Very good
- Mings 5 - Very good
- Mojo Coffee Lounge 5 - Very good
- Neil Rogers 4 - Good
- New China Palace 5 - Very good
- No 1 On The High Street Awaiting inspection
- Oceans 52 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Old School Inn 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Olivers Farm Shop 5 - Very good
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.