Go Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Lincolnshire
Go Local holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 14 August 2025, 10 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: 16-17 Bridge Street, Brigg, DN20 8LP
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
A 1 is rare: only 22 of 1,338 rated places in North Lincolnshire score this low, about one in 61. By contrast 80% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,066 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ← Go Local | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Go Local the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Go Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunhams Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| China Royal Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 February 2025 |
| The Yarborough Hunt Pub/bar/nightclub | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2021 |
| Grays Butchers Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 October 2025 |
| Atrium Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Yellowbelly Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Curry Corner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 186 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 May 2025 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2023 |
Questions about Go Local
What is Go Local's food hygiene rating?
Go Local has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 14 August 2025.
Is Go Local safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Go Local last inspected?
Go Local was last inspected on 14 August 2025, 10 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 Go Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Go Local compare to other places in North Lincolnshire?
80% of the 1,338 rated food businesses in North Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, while Go Local holds a 1. 22 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects Go Local 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at North Lincolnshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Go Local is one of 115 rated food businesses in Brigg. See every hygiene rating in Brigg →
North Lincolnshire inspects and rates 1,464 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in North Lincolnshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.northlincs.gov.uk/environment/environmentalhealth/food/food-safety/
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