Big Cook Little Cook food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · East Lindsey
Big Cook Little Cook holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 April 2025, 15 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: 1 Wesselow Road, Coningsby, Lincoln, LN4 4RN
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Big Cook Little Cook among the 1,920 places in East Lindsey holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,920 | 89% | ← Big Cook Little Cook | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 93 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 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 Big Cook Little Cook 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 Big Cook Little Cook, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-op Gibbet Nook Food Store Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Grafters Factory Shop Retailers - other | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| PMC Event Catering Ltd Mobile caterer | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Grafters Julie's Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Imp & Maker Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2022 |
| Leagate Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 March 2025 |
| Agra Coningsby Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Nhp Of Sibsey Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2018 |
Questions about Big Cook Little Cook
What is Big Cook Little Cook's food hygiene rating?
Big Cook Little Cook has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 6 April 2025.
Is Big Cook Little Cook 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Big Cook Little Cook last inspected?
Big Cook Little Cook was last inspected on 6 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Big Cook Little Cook?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Big Cook Little Cook compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and Big Cook Little Cook is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Big Cook Little Cook 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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