Sams Sandwich Bar / Fish & Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Lincolnshire
Sams Sandwich Bar / Fish & Chips 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 22 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: 184 East Common Lane, Scunthorpe, DN16 1HJ
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
That puts Sams Sandwich Bar / Fish & Chips 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% | ← Sams Sandwich Bar / Fish & Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sams Sandwich Bar / Fish & Chips 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 Sams Sandwich Bar / Fish & Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comet Hotel Scunthorpe Pub/bar/nightclub | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Albion Bakehouse Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Claires Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Appleby Frodingham Works Athletic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| APNA Local Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Balmoral House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Cottage Beck Corner Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| Amara Care Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
Questions about Sams Sandwich Bar / Fish & Chips
What is Sams Sandwich Bar / Fish & Chips's food hygiene rating?
Sams Sandwich Bar / Fish & Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 22 August 2025.
Is Sams Sandwich Bar / Fish & Chips 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 Sams Sandwich Bar / Fish & Chips last inspected?
Sams Sandwich Bar / Fish & Chips was last inspected on 22 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 Sams Sandwich Bar / Fish & Chips?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Sams Sandwich Bar / Fish & Chips 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 Sams Sandwich Bar / Fish & Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects Sams Sandwich Bar / Fish & Chips 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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