Mr Lee Whippy food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · East Lindsey
Mr Lee Whippy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 August 2022, more than 3 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: Raf Coningsby, Old Boston Road, Coningsby Lincoln, LN4 4SY
How it compares in East Lindsey
In East Lindsey, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Mr Lee Whippy sits behind roughly 1,919 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,919 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ← Mr Lee Whippy | |
| 3 out of 5 | 80 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 93 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Mr Lee Whippy 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 Mr Lee Whippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost Cutter Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2018 |
| Heros Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2018 |
| Junior Ranks Mess Kitchen Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2018 |
| Quick Reaction Alert Kitchen Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2018 |
| Runway Snacks Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Sergeants Mess Building 35 Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2018 |
| South Side Feeder Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2018 |
| Officers Mess Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2018 |
Questions about Mr Lee Whippy
What is Mr Lee Whippy's food hygiene rating?
Mr Lee Whippy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Lindsey Council on 19 August 2022.
Is Mr Lee Whippy safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mr Lee Whippy last inspected?
Mr Lee Whippy was last inspected on 19 August 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mr Lee Whippy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Mr Lee Whippy compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while Mr Lee Whippy holds a 4. 140 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Mr Lee Whippy 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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