Salt & Fettle food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lincoln City
Salt & Fettle 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
This is a fresh result: Salt & Fettle was inspected on 17 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Barbican Creative Hub, 11 St Marys Street, Lincoln, LN5 7EH
How it compares in Lincoln City
That puts Salt & Fettle 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% | ← Salt & Fettle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Salt & Fettle 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 Salt & Fettle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird and Blend Tea Co Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Other catering premises | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Banzai Oriental Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Bella Di Casa Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Bubble Kiss Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Bella Di Casa Manufacturers/packers | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| B & M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| 420 Smokehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about Salt & Fettle
What is Salt & Fettle's food hygiene rating?
Salt & Fettle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lincoln City Council on 17 June 2026.
Is Salt & Fettle 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 Salt & Fettle last inspected?
Salt & Fettle was last inspected on 17 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Salt & Fettle?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Salt & Fettle 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 Salt & Fettle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lincoln City Council inspects Salt & Fettle 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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