The Food Dude food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · West Lindsey
The Food Dude holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 January 2026, 6 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: Silver Street, Bardney
How it compares in West Lindsey
That puts The Food Dude among the 598 places in West Lindsey holding top marks, 84% 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 | 598 | 84% | ← The Food Dude | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 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 The Food Dude 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 The Food Dude, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bardney Village Hall Other catering premises | at this address | Exempt | |
| Lincolnshire Co-operative Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| The Old Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 433 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 January 2026 |
| Bardney Gateway Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Bardney C of E/Methodist Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Food Dude
What is The Food Dude's food hygiene rating?
The Food Dude has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lindsey Council on 13 January 2026.
Is The Food Dude 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Food Dude last inspected?
The Food Dude was last inspected on 13 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Food Dude?
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 The Food Dude compare to other places in West Lindsey?
84% of the 709 rated food businesses in West Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and The Food Dude is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lindsey Council inspects The Food Dude 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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