Great Oaks Mental Health Unit food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Lincolnshire
Great Oaks Mental Health Unit holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 September 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: The Great Oaks, 97 Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe, DN16 2JX
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
That puts Great Oaks Mental Health Unit 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% | ← Great Oaks Mental Health Unit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Great Oaks Mental Health Unit 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 Great Oaks Mental Health Unit, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJs Quick Stop Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Ashby Mini Market Retailers - other | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2023 |
| Amara Care Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Ashby Wesley Methodist Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2022 |
| Cherry Tree House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Barnes Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| Crown Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Ashby Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
Questions about Great Oaks Mental Health Unit
What is Great Oaks Mental Health Unit's food hygiene rating?
Great Oaks Mental Health Unit has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 18 September 2025.
Is Great Oaks Mental Health Unit 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Great Oaks Mental Health Unit last inspected?
Great Oaks Mental Health Unit was last inspected on 18 September 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 Great Oaks Mental Health Unit?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Great Oaks Mental Health Unit 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 Great Oaks Mental Health Unit is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects Great Oaks Mental Health Unit 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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