Serafina Grill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lincoln City
Serafina Grill holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the restaurant requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Serafina Grill was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Ground Floor, 99-100 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7QB
How it compares in Lincoln City
A 0 is rare: only 4 of 1,014 rated places in Lincoln City score this low, about one in 254. By contrast 94% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 949 | 94% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Serafina Grill |
A further 96 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Serafina Grill the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Serafina Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AdeLincoln Intercontinental Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Adrian O'Brien & Rachel O'Brien Caring Premises | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
| Bangers Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| American Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Ampal Stores Retailers - other | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Anchor Lincoln Pub/bar/nightclub | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Amala Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Boyes Retailers - other | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2022 |
Questions about Serafina Grill
What is Serafina Grill's food hygiene rating?
Serafina Grill has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Lincoln City Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Serafina Grill safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The restaurant may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Serafina Grill last inspected?
Serafina Grill was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 Serafina Grill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Serafina Grill compare to other places in Lincoln City?
94% of the 1,014 rated food businesses in Lincoln City hold the top rating of 5, while Serafina Grill holds a 0. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lincoln City Council inspects Serafina Grill 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Lincoln City, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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