Post Office/Newsagents (Manby Meat & Fish) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Lindsey
Post Office/Newsagents (Manby Meat & Fish) 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 24 April 2025, 14 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: Manby Post Office, Carlton Road, Manby, LN11 8HG
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Post Office/Newsagents (Manby Meat & Fish) 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% | ← Post Office/Newsagents (Manby Meat & Fish) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Post Office/Newsagents (Manby Meat & Fish) 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 Post Office/Newsagents (Manby Meat & Fish), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Café @ Mimi's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Nice 'N' Toastie Mobile caterer | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| K'S Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2021 |
| Tony's Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| The Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Bambarinos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 September 2025 |
| Grimoldby Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about Post Office/Newsagents (Manby Meat & Fish)
What is Post Office/Newsagents (Manby Meat & Fish)'s food hygiene rating?
Post Office/Newsagents (Manby Meat & Fish) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 24 April 2025.
Is Post Office/Newsagents (Manby Meat & Fish) 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 Post Office/Newsagents (Manby Meat & Fish) last inspected?
Post Office/Newsagents (Manby Meat & Fish) was last inspected on 24 April 2025, 14 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 Post Office/Newsagents (Manby Meat & Fish)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Post Office/Newsagents (Manby Meat & Fish) 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 Post Office/Newsagents (Manby Meat & Fish) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Post Office/Newsagents (Manby Meat & Fish) 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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