Caistor Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Lindsey
Caistor Chinese Takeaway holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 11 September 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: Market Place, Caistor
How it compares in West Lindsey
In West Lindsey, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Caistor Chinese Takeaway sits behind roughly 653 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 598 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ← Caistor Chinese Takeaway | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Caistor Chinese Takeaway 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 Caistor Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caistor Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Helz Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Pizza Uno Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| YM Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Cooplands (Scarborough) Ltd Retailers - other | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| SweetieBelles Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 April 2025 |
Questions about Caistor Chinese Takeaway
What is Caistor Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Caistor Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Lindsey Council on 11 September 2025.
Is Caistor Chinese Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Caistor Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Caistor Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 11 September 2025, 10 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 Caistor Chinese Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Caistor Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in West Lindsey?
84% of the 709 rated food businesses in West Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while Caistor Chinese Takeaway holds a 3. 34 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lindsey Council inspects Caistor Chinese Takeaway 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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