Foodbank food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lincoln City
Foodbank 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 23 March 2026, 3 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: 14 Rasen Lane, Lincoln, LN1 3EY
How it compares in Lincoln City
That puts Foodbank 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% | ← Foodbank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Foodbank 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 Foodbank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailgate Methodist Church Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Bailgate Pre-School Playgroup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Burton Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Bailgate Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Burton Road Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Burton Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| A Little Bit of Lincolnshire Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2022 |
| Barneys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about Foodbank
What is Foodbank's food hygiene rating?
Foodbank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lincoln City Council on 23 March 2026.
Is Foodbank 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 Foodbank last inspected?
Foodbank was last inspected on 23 March 2026, 3 months 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 Foodbank?
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 Foodbank 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 Foodbank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lincoln City Council inspects Foodbank 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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Understanding this rating
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