Mings food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Lincolnshire
Mings holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 March 2026, 4 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: 31 High Street, Epworth, DN9 1EP
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
That puts Mings among the 1,066 places in North Lincolnshire holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,066 | 80% | ← Mings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 125 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Mings 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 Mings, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epworth Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 March 2025 |
| Bennys Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Curry Leaf Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Epworth Youth Club Other catering premises | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2019 |
| The Sugar Sweet Crystal Shop Retailers - other | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Wesley Memorial Church/Hall Other catering premises | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Oceans 52 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 December 2025 |
| Fullers Bakery Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about Mings
What is Mings's food hygiene rating?
Mings has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 9 March 2026.
Is Mings 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mings last inspected?
Mings was last inspected on 9 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mings?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Mings compare to other places in North Lincolnshire?
80% of the 1,339 rated food businesses in North Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, and Mings is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects Mings 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
Mings is one of 46 rated food businesses in Epworth. See every hygiene rating in Epworth →
North Lincolnshire inspects and rates 1,464 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in North Lincolnshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.northlincs.gov.uk/environment/environmentalhealth/food/food-safety/
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