Sunflower food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Lincolnshire
Sunflower holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 2025, 9 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: 7 Market Lane, Barton upon Humber, DN18 5DE
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
That puts Sunflower 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% | ← Sunflower | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sunflower 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 Sunflower, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Wines Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Co-op Barton Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Market Place Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Little Harrys Smokehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| Barton Corn Exchange Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Cafe 20 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Pattys Pastries Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Taz's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
Questions about Sunflower
What is Sunflower's food hygiene rating?
Sunflower has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 9 October 2025.
Is Sunflower 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sunflower last inspected?
Sunflower was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 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 Sunflower?
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 Sunflower 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 Sunflower is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects Sunflower 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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Sunflower is one of 99 rated food businesses in Barton upon Humber. See every hygiene rating in Barton upon Humber →
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