Sylvias food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Lincolnshire
Sylvias 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 15 April 2025, 14 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: Premises Adjacent No. 16, South Cliff Road, Kirton in Lindsey, DN21 4NP
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
That puts Sylvias among the 1,066 places in North Lincolnshire holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,066 | 80% | ← Sylvias | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 126 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 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 Sylvias 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 Sylvias, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Cuppa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| No 12 Chocolatier Other catering premises | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Kirton in Lindsey Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Payne's Chemist Retailers - other | 92 yards away | Exempt | |
| Kirton Lindsey Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 113 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 January 2025 |
| Community Shop Retailers - other | 122 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Queens Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 129 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 February 2024 |
| The Old Butchers Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about Sylvias
What is Sylvias's food hygiene rating?
Sylvias has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 15 April 2025.
Is Sylvias 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 Sylvias last inspected?
Sylvias was last inspected on 15 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sylvias?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Sylvias compare to other places in North Lincolnshire?
80% of the 1,338 rated food businesses in North Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, and Sylvias is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects Sylvias 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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Understanding this rating
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