Red Five Bar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lincoln City
Red Five Bar 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 7 December 2022, more than 3 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: 16 Guildhall Street, Lincoln, LN1 1TT
How it compares in Lincoln City
That puts Red Five Bar 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% | ← Red Five Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Red Five Bar 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 Red Five Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 420 Smokehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Bear & Sheep Pub/bar/nightclub | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Alt-Ed Lincs School/college/university | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Brayford Waterside Cruises Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| B & M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Body Lipo Retailers - other | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2018 |
| Akedo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
Questions about Red Five Bar
What is Red Five Bar's food hygiene rating?
Red Five Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lincoln City Council on 7 December 2022.
Is Red Five Bar 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 Red Five Bar last inspected?
Red Five Bar was last inspected on 7 December 2022, more than 3 years ago. 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 Red Five Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Red Five Bar 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 Red Five Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lincoln City Council inspects Red Five Bar 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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