Babylous food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North East Lincolnshire
Babylous holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 18 July 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: 211 Grimsby Road, DN35 7HB
How it compares in North East Lincolnshire
A 1 is rare: only 19 of 1,327 rated places in North East Lincolnshire score this low, about one in 70. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,118 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ← Babylous | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 408 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Babylous the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Babylous, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clee Express Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Blundell Park Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
| Barney's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2023 |
| A K Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Campden Kids School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2021 |
| Chartwells at Queen Mary Avenue Infant & Junior School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Cleethorpes Childcare( Creche) At Reynold's Children's Centre Creche Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2018 |
| Chartwells at William Barcroft Junior School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2018 |
Questions about Babylous
What is Babylous's food hygiene rating?
Babylous has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by North East Lincolnshire Council on 18 July 2023.
Is Babylous safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Babylous last inspected?
Babylous was last inspected on 18 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Babylous?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Babylous compare to other places in North East Lincolnshire?
84% of the 1,327 rated food businesses in North East Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, while Babylous holds a 1. 19 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North East Lincolnshire Council inspects Babylous 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at North East Lincolnshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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