Options Thorpe House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Lincolnshire
Options Thorpe House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 January 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Thorpe House, Winterton Road, Scunthorpe, DN15 0BQ
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
In North Lincolnshire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Options Thorpe House sits behind roughly 1,066 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,066 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 12% | ← Options Thorpe House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Options Thorpe House 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 Options Thorpe House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Cash & Carry Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2022 |
| Booker Cash and Carry Distributors/Transporters | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2022 |
| Billy B's Mobile caterer | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Karro Food Group (Sofina) Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Bradbury Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| 2 Sisters Staff Canteen by Sodexo Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Crosby Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about Options Thorpe House
What is Options Thorpe House's food hygiene rating?
Options Thorpe House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 19 January 2022.
Is Options Thorpe House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Options Thorpe House last inspected?
Options Thorpe House was last inspected on 19 January 2022, more than 4 years 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 Options Thorpe House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Options Thorpe House 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 Options Thorpe House holds a 4. 158 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects Options Thorpe House 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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