Barneys food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lincoln City
Barneys holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 February 2026, 4 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: 42 Steep Hill, Lincoln, LN2 1LU
How it compares in Lincoln City
That puts Barneys among the 949 places in Lincoln City holding top marks, 94% 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 | 949 | 94% | ← Barneys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
A further 96 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 Barneys 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 Barneys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bells Tea Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| A Little Bit of Lincolnshire Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2022 |
| Bunty's Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Bailgate Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Bailgate Pre-School Playgroup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Bailgate Methodist Church Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Be at One Lincoln Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| 24/7 Express Retailers - other | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
Questions about Barneys
What is Barneys's food hygiene rating?
Barneys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lincoln City Council on 24 February 2026.
Is Barneys 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barneys last inspected?
Barneys was last inspected on 24 February 2026, 4 months 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 Barneys?
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 Barneys compare to other places in Lincoln City?
94% of the 1,014 rated food businesses in Lincoln City hold the top rating of 5, and Barneys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lincoln City Council inspects Barneys 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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