Pods Cafe by North Lincs Council Catering food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Lincolnshire
Pods Cafe by North Lincs Council Catering 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 23 September 2025, 9 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: The Pods, Centenary Way, Scunthorpe, DN16 1AA
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
That puts Pods Cafe by North Lincs Council Catering 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% | ← Pods Cafe by North Lincs Council Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pods Cafe by North Lincs Council Catering 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 Pods Cafe by North Lincs Council Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Co-operative Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Ascot House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Cottage Beck Corner Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| Creative Kids Holiday Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2022 |
| Balmoral House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Appleby Frodingham Works Athletic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Dine Bangla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Anaabia’s Bakeaway & Cafe Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about Pods Cafe by North Lincs Council Catering
What is Pods Cafe by North Lincs Council Catering's food hygiene rating?
Pods Cafe by North Lincs Council Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 23 September 2025.
Is Pods Cafe by North Lincs Council Catering 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 Pods Cafe by North Lincs Council Catering last inspected?
Pods Cafe by North Lincs Council Catering was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 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 Pods Cafe by North Lincs Council Catering?
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 Pods Cafe by North Lincs Council Catering 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 Pods Cafe by North Lincs Council Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects Pods Cafe by North Lincs Council Catering 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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