PhD Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lincoln City
PhD Market 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 24 June 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: 50a High Street, Lincoln, LN5 8AN
How it compares in Lincoln City
That puts PhD Market 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% | ← PhD Market | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 PhD Market 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 PhD Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amala Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Bistro Polonia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Bangers Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| AdeLincoln Intercontinental Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Adrian O'Brien & Rachel O'Brien Caring Premises | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
| Ampal Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| American Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Boultham Park Convenience Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
Questions about PhD Market
What is PhD Market's food hygiene rating?
PhD Market has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lincoln City Council on 24 June 2024.
Is PhD Market 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 PhD Market last inspected?
PhD Market was last inspected on 24 June 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 PhD Market?
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 PhD Market 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 PhD Market is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lincoln City Council inspects PhD Market 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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