Lark Books food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lincoln City
Lark Books holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 May 2024, 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: 4 Saltergate, Lincoln, LN2 1DH
How it compares in Lincoln City
That puts Lark Books 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% | ← Lark Books | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lark Books 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 Lark Books, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Body Lipo Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2018 |
| B & M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| 420 Smokehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| 24/7 Top Stop Ltd Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Bubble Avenue Takeaway/sandwich shop | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Beyond Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| 24/7 Express Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
Questions about Lark Books
What is Lark Books's food hygiene rating?
Lark Books has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lincoln City Council on 3 May 2024.
Is Lark Books 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lark Books last inspected?
Lark Books was last inspected on 3 May 2024, 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 Lark Books?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Lark Books 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 Lark Books is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lincoln City Council inspects Lark Books 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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