Bao Down food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lincoln City
Bao Down 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 13 January 2025, 17 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: Unit 3 Stack (Lincoln), 151 High Street, Lincoln, LN5 7AA
How it compares in Lincoln City
That puts Bao Down 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% | ← Bao Down | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Bao Down 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 Bao Down, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acropolis Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Barley & Me Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Anchor Lincoln Pub/bar/nightclub | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Boyes Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2022 |
| American Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Bird and Blend Tea Co Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Adrian O'Brien & Rachel O'Brien Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
Questions about Bao Down
What is Bao Down's food hygiene rating?
Bao Down has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lincoln City Council on 13 January 2025.
Is Bao Down 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 Bao Down last inspected?
Bao Down was last inspected on 13 January 2025, 17 months 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 Bao Down?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bao Down 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 Bao Down is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lincoln City Council inspects Bao Down 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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