Lincolnshire Co-op Scawby Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire Co-op Scawby Food Store 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 13 March 2023, 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: Lincolnshire Co op, West Street, Scawby, DN20 9AS
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
That puts Lincolnshire Co-op Scawby Food Store among the 1,066 places in North Lincolnshire holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,066 | 80% | ← Lincolnshire Co-op Scawby Food Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 126 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 Lincolnshire Co-op Scawby Food Store 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 Lincolnshire Co-op Scawby Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scawby Academy by Impact Food Group trading as Dolce Ltd School/college/university | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Sutton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 173 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 July 2025 |
| Stepping Stones of Scawby Caring Premises | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Rathside Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| The Old Parsonage Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
Questions about Lincolnshire Co-op Scawby Food Store
What is Lincolnshire Co-op Scawby Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Lincolnshire Co-op Scawby Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 13 March 2023.
Is Lincolnshire Co-op Scawby Food Store 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 Lincolnshire Co-op Scawby Food Store last inspected?
Lincolnshire Co-op Scawby Food Store was last inspected on 13 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lincolnshire Co-op Scawby Food Store?
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 Lincolnshire Co-op Scawby Food Store compare to other places in North Lincolnshire?
80% of the 1,338 rated food businesses in North Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, and Lincolnshire Co-op Scawby Food Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects Lincolnshire Co-op Scawby Food Store 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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Lincolnshire Co-op Scawby Food Store is one of 115 rated food businesses in Brigg. See every hygiene rating in Brigg →
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