The Bistro Bar and Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Lindsey
The Bistro Bar and Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 January 2026, 5 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: Queen Street, Market Rasen
How it compares in West Lindsey
That puts The Bistro Bar and Kitchen among the 598 places in West Lindsey holding top marks, 84% 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 | 598 | 84% | ← The Bistro Bar and Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 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 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 The Bistro Bar and Kitchen 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 The Bistro Bar and Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Garnett's Sweetshop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Rose and Berries Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2019 |
| The Green Life Pantry Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2019 |
| V T Lancaster and Son Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| White Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 8 April 2025 |
| Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about The Bistro Bar and Kitchen
What is The Bistro Bar and Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Bistro Bar and Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lindsey Council on 15 January 2026.
Is The Bistro Bar and Kitchen 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bistro Bar and Kitchen last inspected?
The Bistro Bar and Kitchen was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bistro Bar and Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Bistro Bar and Kitchen compare to other places in West Lindsey?
84% of the 709 rated food businesses in West Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and The Bistro Bar and Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lindsey Council inspects The Bistro Bar and Kitchen 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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