J Smith & Sons Fruit & Veg (Louth Mkt) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Lindsey
J Smith & Sons Fruit & Veg (Louth Mkt) 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 27 February 2019, more than 7 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: Street Record, Cornmarket, Louth Lincolnshire Ln11 9py
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts J Smith & Sons Fruit & Veg (Louth Mkt) among the 1,920 places in East Lindsey holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,920 | 89% | ← J Smith & Sons Fruit & Veg (Louth Mkt) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 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 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 J Smith & Sons Fruit & Veg (Louth Mkt) 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 J Smith & Sons Fruit & Veg (Louth Mkt), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blocktails Cocktail Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2019 |
| Augustino Artisan IL Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2018 |
| 601 Club Café Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Helal Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Larders Bar Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Crumbs & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Mawby'S Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2021 |
Questions about J Smith & Sons Fruit & Veg (Louth Mkt)
What is J Smith & Sons Fruit & Veg (Louth Mkt)'s food hygiene rating?
J Smith & Sons Fruit & Veg (Louth Mkt) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 27 February 2019.
Is J Smith & Sons Fruit & Veg (Louth Mkt) 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 J Smith & Sons Fruit & Veg (Louth Mkt) last inspected?
J Smith & Sons Fruit & Veg (Louth Mkt) was last inspected on 27 February 2019, more than 7 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 J Smith & Sons Fruit & Veg (Louth Mkt)?
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 J Smith & Sons Fruit & Veg (Louth Mkt) compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and J Smith & Sons Fruit & Veg (Louth Mkt) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects J Smith & Sons Fruit & Veg (Louth Mkt) 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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