Back to Basics food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North East Lincolnshire
Back to Basics 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 21 November 2025, 7 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: Waltham Windmill, Brigsley Road, DN37 0JZ
How it compares in North East Lincolnshire
That puts Back to Basics among the 1,118 places in North East Lincolnshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,118 | 84% | ← Back to Basics | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 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 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 Back to Basics 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 Back to Basics, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millers Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| Chuzzlewits 1940s Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2023 |
| Cabin News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Explorosity Education Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Days Delights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Kirklees Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Blue Dragon Fly Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2021 |
| Old Penny Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
Questions about Back to Basics
What is Back to Basics's food hygiene rating?
Back to Basics has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North East Lincolnshire Council on 21 November 2025.
Is Back to Basics 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 Back to Basics last inspected?
Back to Basics was last inspected on 21 November 2025, 7 months 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 Back to Basics?
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 Back to Basics 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, and Back to Basics is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Lincolnshire Council inspects Back to Basics 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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