A Little Bit of Lincolnshire food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lincoln City
A Little Bit of Lincolnshire holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 April 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 30-32 Steep Hill, Lincoln, LN2 1LU
How it compares in Lincoln City
That puts A Little Bit of Lincolnshire 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% | ← A Little Bit of Lincolnshire | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 A Little Bit of Lincolnshire 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 A Little Bit of Lincolnshire, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barneys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Bells Tea Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Bailgate Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Bunty's Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Bailgate Pre-School Playgroup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Bailgate Methodist Church Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Be at One Lincoln Pub/bar/nightclub | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Acts Trust - Energize HAF Project Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
Questions about A Little Bit of Lincolnshire
What is A Little Bit of Lincolnshire's food hygiene rating?
A Little Bit of Lincolnshire has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lincoln City Council on 4 April 2022.
Is A Little Bit of Lincolnshire 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was A Little Bit of Lincolnshire last inspected?
A Little Bit of Lincolnshire was last inspected on 4 April 2022, more than 4 years 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 A Little Bit of Lincolnshire?
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 A Little Bit of Lincolnshire 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 A Little Bit of Lincolnshire is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lincoln City Council inspects A Little Bit of Lincolnshire 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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