Lucky Tuppence Confectionery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Lincolnshire
Lucky Tuppence Confectionery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 July 2023, more than 3 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: 137 High Street, Scunthorpe, DN15 6LP
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
In North Lincolnshire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Lucky Tuppence Confectionery sits behind roughly 1,066 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,066 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 12% | ← Lucky Tuppence Confectionery | |
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 126 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Lucky Tuppence Confectionery 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 Lucky Tuppence Confectionery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunch & Delights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Cafe INDIEpendent Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2023 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Cutprice Foods and More Retailers - other | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Anaabia’s Bakeaway & Cafe Retailers - other | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Burger Grill by Sarahs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Britannia Pub/bar/nightclub | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about Lucky Tuppence Confectionery
What is Lucky Tuppence Confectionery's food hygiene rating?
Lucky Tuppence Confectionery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 12 July 2023.
Is Lucky Tuppence Confectionery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lucky Tuppence Confectionery last inspected?
Lucky Tuppence Confectionery was last inspected on 12 July 2023, more than 3 years 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 Lucky Tuppence Confectionery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lucky Tuppence Confectionery compare to other places in North Lincolnshire?
80% of the 1,338 rated food businesses in North Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, while Lucky Tuppence Confectionery holds a 4. 158 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects Lucky Tuppence Confectionery 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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