Heron Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Lincolnshire
Heron Foods 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 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Former Lidl Supermarket, High Street, Barton upon Humber, DN18 5PU
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
That puts Heron Foods 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% | ← Heron Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 125 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 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 Heron Foods 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| Rebeccas Licensed Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Bengal Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
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| Hasina Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2023 |
| Pizza 45 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Eagle House Care Home Caring Premises | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2023 |
Questions about Heron Foods
What is Heron Foods's food hygiene rating?
Heron Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 7 November 2025.
Is Heron Foods 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 Heron Foods last inspected?
Heron Foods was last inspected on 7 November 2025, 8 months 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 Heron Foods?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Heron Foods compare to other places in North Lincolnshire?
80% of the 1,339 rated food businesses in North Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, and Heron Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects Heron Foods 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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Heron Foods is one of 99 rated food businesses in Barton upon Humber. See every hygiene rating in Barton upon Humber →
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