Lunch Express food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Lincolnshire
Lunch Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 May 2025, 14 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: OneSchool Global Ridge Way Campus, Ridge Way, Scunthorpe, DN17 1AJ
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
That puts Lunch Express 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% | ← Lunch Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lunch Express 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 Lunch Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Gateway Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| Central Co-operative Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Bridgewater Park by Trust Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Creative Kids Holiday Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2022 |
| Arcafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Balmoral House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Ascot House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Beacon Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about Lunch Express
What is Lunch Express's food hygiene rating?
Lunch Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 13 May 2025.
Is Lunch Express 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lunch Express last inspected?
Lunch Express was last inspected on 13 May 2025, 14 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 Lunch Express?
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 Lunch Express 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 Lunch Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects Lunch Express 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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