Hotel Chocolat food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lincoln City
Hotel Chocolat 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
This is a fresh result: Hotel Chocolat was inspected on 22 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 300 High Street, Lincoln, LN2 1AF
How it compares in Lincoln City
That puts Hotel Chocolat among the 949 places in Lincoln City holding top marks, 94% 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 | 949 | 94% | ← Hotel Chocolat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 96 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Hotel Chocolat 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 Hotel Chocolat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| 420 Smokehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Bear & Sheep Pub/bar/nightclub | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Bella Di Casa Manufacturers/packers | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Body Lipo Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2018 |
| Alt-Ed Lincs School/college/university | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| 24/7 Top Stop Ltd Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
Questions about Hotel Chocolat
What is Hotel Chocolat's food hygiene rating?
Hotel Chocolat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lincoln City Council on 22 June 2026.
Is Hotel Chocolat 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 Hotel Chocolat last inspected?
Hotel Chocolat was last inspected on 22 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lincoln City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hotel Chocolat?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hotel Chocolat compare to other places in Lincoln City?
94% of the 1,014 rated food businesses in Lincoln City hold the top rating of 5, and Hotel Chocolat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lincoln City Council inspects Hotel Chocolat 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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