The Gainsborough Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Lindsey
The Gainsborough Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 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: Sweyn Lane
How it compares in West Lindsey
That puts The Gainsborough Academy 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 Gainsborough Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Gainsborough Academy 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 Gainsborough Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Retailers - other | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Verona Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Hilltop Social & Recreational Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Thonock Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Pit Stop Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Sweets and Treats Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Queensway News and Post Office Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 September 2025 |
| Allied Pharmacy Queensway Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Gainsborough Academy
What is The Gainsborough Academy's food hygiene rating?
The Gainsborough Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lindsey Council on 14 January 2026.
Is The Gainsborough Academy 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Gainsborough Academy last inspected?
The Gainsborough Academy was last inspected on 14 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 Gainsborough Academy?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Gainsborough Academy 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 Gainsborough Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lindsey Council inspects The Gainsborough Academy 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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