Fullers Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Lincolnshire
Fullers Bakery holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 19 August 2025, 10 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: 21 High Street, Epworth, DN9 1EP
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
In North Lincolnshire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Fullers Bakery sits behind roughly 1,224 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,066 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ← Fullers Bakery | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Fullers Bakery 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 Fullers Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceans 52 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 24 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 December 2025 |
| Wesley Memorial Church/Hall Other catering premises | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Bennys Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Curry Leaf Takeaway/sandwich shop | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Epworth Youth Club Other catering premises | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2019 |
| The Sugar Sweet Crystal Shop Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Epworth Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 31 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 March 2025 |
| Mings Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
Questions about Fullers Bakery
What is Fullers Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Fullers Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 19 August 2025.
Is Fullers Bakery safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Fullers Bakery last inspected?
Fullers Bakery was last inspected on 19 August 2025, 10 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 Fullers Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fullers Bakery compare to other places in North Lincolnshire?
80% of the 1,338 rated food businesses in North Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, while Fullers Bakery holds a 3. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects Fullers Bakery 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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