Lincoln Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Birmingham
Lincoln Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Lincoln Fish Bar was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 159 Lincoln Road North, Birmingham, B27 6RT
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts Lincoln Fish Bar among the 5,380 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 66% 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 | 5,380 | 66% | ← Lincoln Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 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 Lincoln Fish 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 Lincoln Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atholl Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2010 |
| AR Mini Market / I M M Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2022 |
| B & B News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2009 |
| Avalon House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| Archbishop Ilsley Rc Secondary Schoo School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2021 |
| Abbi'S Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2010 |
| Acocks Green Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
Questions about Lincoln Fish Bar
What is Lincoln Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Lincoln Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Lincoln Fish 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lincoln Fish Bar last inspected?
Lincoln Fish Bar was last inspected on 14 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lincoln Fish Bar?
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 Lincoln Fish Bar compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and Lincoln Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Lincoln Fish 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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Understanding this rating
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