Lincoln Food Market Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Boston
Lincoln Food Market Ltd 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 16 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 10 Red Lion Street, PE21 6NY
How it compares in Boston
In Boston, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Lincoln Food Market Ltd sits behind roughly 520 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 520 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 35 | 6% | ← Lincoln Food Market Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 17 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 57 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Lincoln Food Market Ltd 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 Lincoln Food Market Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centenary Methodist Church Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Dunham's Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Centrepoint Outreach Other catering premises | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2020 |
| Curtis of Lincoln Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Carpenters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Brew & Bite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
Questions about Lincoln Food Market Ltd
What is Lincoln Food Market Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Lincoln Food Market Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Boston Council on 16 December 2024.
Is Lincoln Food Market Ltd 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 Lincoln Food Market Ltd last inspected?
Lincoln Food Market Ltd was last inspected on 16 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Boston Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lincoln Food Market Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lincoln Food Market Ltd compare to other places in Boston?
90% of the 581 rated food businesses in Boston hold the top rating of 5, while Lincoln Food Market Ltd holds a 4. 35 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Boston Council inspects Lincoln Food Market Ltd 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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