The Community Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Lindsey
The Community Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 February 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Riseholme Road
How it compares in West Lindsey
That puts The Community Shop among the 598 places in West Lindsey holding top marks, 84% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 598 | 84% | ← The Community Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Community Shop none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Community Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainsborough Adventure Playground Association Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| St Georges C of E Community Primary School School/college/university | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Ferndene Care Home Caring Premises | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| YMCA Beginnings Daycare Caring Premises | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Sweets and Treats Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Queensway News and Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 September 2025 |
| Allied Pharmacy Queensway Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| Foxby Hill Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
Questions about The Community Shop
What is The Community Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Community Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lindsey Council on 12 February 2018.
Is The Community Shop safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Community Shop last inspected?
The Community Shop was last inspected on 12 February 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Community Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Community Shop compare to other places in West Lindsey?
84% of the 709 rated food businesses in West Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and The Community Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lindsey Council inspects The Community Shop and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Understanding this rating
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