Little Imps food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Lincolnshire
Little Imps holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 11 February 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: Messingham Village Hall, Orchard Close, Messingham, DN17 3TS
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
In North Lincolnshire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Little Imps 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% | ← Little Imps | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Little Imps 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 Little Imps, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Messingham Village Hall Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Messingham Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2023 |
| Messingham Community Hub & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2022 |
| Dons Thai & English Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Baba Kitchen Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Happys Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Messingham Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Markham's Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about Little Imps
What is Little Imps's food hygiene rating?
Little Imps has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 11 February 2022.
Is Little Imps 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Imps last inspected?
Little Imps was last inspected on 11 February 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 Little Imps?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Imps 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 Little Imps holds a 4. 158 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects Little Imps 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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