The Mean Bean food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North East Lincolnshire
The Mean Bean holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the business that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: The Mean Bean was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 190 Stanley Street, DN32 7LH
How it compares in North East Lincolnshire
A 2 is rare: only 14 of 1,327 rated places in North East Lincolnshire score this low, about one in 95. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,118 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ← The Mean Bean | |
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 408 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- 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 The Mean Bean the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. 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 The Mean Bean, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells at Weelsby Primary Academy School/college/university | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2022 |
| C & J Premier Retailers - other | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2022 |
| A cup of Joyfulness Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Carr Lane Chop Suey House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| Boyes Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Bar U Gains Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2018 |
| Chicken Stop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
Questions about The Mean Bean
What is The Mean Bean's food hygiene rating?
The Mean Bean has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by North East Lincolnshire Council on 28 May 2026.
Is The Mean Bean safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The business 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 The Mean Bean last inspected?
The Mean Bean was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Mean Bean?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 The Mean Bean compare to other places in North East Lincolnshire?
84% of the 1,327 rated food businesses in North East Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Mean Bean holds a 2. 14 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North East Lincolnshire Council inspects The Mean Bean 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 2 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 East 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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