Mei's Kitchen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Lindsey
Mei's Kitchen holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 7 July 2025, 12 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: Trinity Street
How it compares in West Lindsey
In West Lindsey, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Mei's Kitchen sits behind roughly 598 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 598 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 8% | ← Mei's Kitchen | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Mei's 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 Mei's Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caddy's Kabin Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Hung Wang Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Middies Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Trinity Arts Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
Questions about Mei's Kitchen
What is Mei's Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Mei's Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Lindsey Council on 7 July 2025.
Is Mei's Kitchen 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mei's Kitchen last inspected?
Mei's Kitchen was last inspected on 7 July 2025, 12 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 Mei's Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Mei's Kitchen compare to other places in West Lindsey?
84% of the 709 rated food businesses in West Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while Mei's Kitchen holds a 4. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lindsey Council inspects Mei's 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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