Grain of Truth Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lincoln City
Grain of Truth Bakery 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 7 November 2023, more than 2 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: Unit K Peregrine Mews, Dowding Road, Lincoln, LN3 4PH
How it compares in Lincoln City
That puts Grain of Truth Bakery 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% | ← Grain of Truth Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Grain of Truth Bakery 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 Grain of Truth Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread Cheese Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Annikids Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Black Peppermint Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Bounce Central Lincoln Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Bunkers Hill Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| B & M Retail Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Berties- Peopleplus Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about Grain of Truth Bakery
What is Grain of Truth Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Grain of Truth Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lincoln City Council on 7 November 2023.
Is Grain of Truth Bakery 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 Grain of Truth Bakery last inspected?
Grain of Truth Bakery was last inspected on 7 November 2023, more than 2 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 Grain of Truth Bakery?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Grain of Truth Bakery 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 Grain of Truth Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lincoln City Council inspects Grain of Truth Bakery 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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