Ruby food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Lindsey
Ruby holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 23 April 2026, 2 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: Ruby Chinese Takeaway, Keeling Street, North Somercotes Louth, LN11 7QN
How it compares in East Lindsey
In East Lindsey, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Ruby sits behind roughly 2,060 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,920 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ← Ruby | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ruby 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 Ruby, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchills Retailers - other | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| The Bay Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Gi Gi Italian Restaurant & Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 March 2025 |
| Somercotes Stores Retailers - other | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| The Travellers Joy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Mccolls Retailers - other | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2022 |
| Somercotes Academy School/college/university | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| The Axe & Cleaver Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
Questions about Ruby
What is Ruby's food hygiene rating?
Ruby has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Lindsey Council on 23 April 2026.
Is Ruby safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Ruby last inspected?
Ruby was last inspected on 23 April 2026, 2 months 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 Ruby?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Ruby compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while Ruby holds a 3. 81 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Ruby 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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