Food hygiene ratings in Gainsborough
There are 260 food businesses in Gainsborough with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by West Lindsey Council. A further 49 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Gainsborough
77% of rated businesses in Gainsborough hold the top score of 5, and 87% hold a 4 or better. 8 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across West Lindsey as a whole, 84% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Gainsborough does worse, by 7 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 163 | 77% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 22 | 10% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 9% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 3% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
Lowest-rated places in Gainsborough
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Bells Convenient Store Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 26 June 2025 |
| Big Baps Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 January 2026 |
| Corringham Service Station Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 April 2026 |
| House Of Choy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 February 2026 |
| Redcote Residential Home Caring Premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 March 2026 |
| Ruby Wing Lei Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 January 2026 |
| The Moonlight Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 10 February 2026 |
| The Rose And Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 November 2025 |
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 Gainsborough
How many food businesses in Gainsborough have a hygiene rating?
260 food businesses in Gainsborough have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by West Lindsey Council. 211 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Gainsborough?
77% of rated businesses in Gainsborough 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 Gainsborough?
8 food businesses in Gainsborough hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 rated 0 and 7 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 Gainsborough?
Environmental health officers at West Lindsey Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in West Lindsey
- Lincoln 207 places
- Market Rasen 156 places
- Grimsby 16 places
Food businesses in Gainsborough
- 203 Squadron 5 - Very good
- Abi's 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 4 - Good
- Alfie's Deli 5 - Very good
- Allied Pharmacy Queensway Exempt
- B & M Retail Ltd Exempt
- B M R and G Foster Exempt
- Barnes 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Beijing Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Bells Convenient Store 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
- Benjamin Adlard County Primary School Exempt
- Best Buy Foods 5 - Very good
- Big Baps 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Black Horse Inn 5 - Very good
- Blues club 5 - Very good
- Blyton cum Laughton C of E Primary School Exempt
- Blyton Cum Laughton Primary School Exempt
- Blyton Ice Cream Ltd 5 - Very good
- Blyton Memorial Hall Exempt
- Blyton Park Driving Centre 5 - Very good
- Blyton Shooting Ground 5 - Very good
- Blyton Village Store 4 - Good
- Boots UK Ltd Exempt
- Boyes Exempt
- Brampton Dales Farm 5 - Very good
- Butcher Nook Club 5 - Very good
- Caddy's Kabin 5 - Very good
- Cafe Latte 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Cafe Walton 5 - Very good
- Caldero Lounge 5 - Very good
Showing 30 of 260 businesses in Gainsborough. Search for a specific place →
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.