Route 18 Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Lindsey
Route 18 Cafe 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 8 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Barton Street, Riby
How it compares in West Lindsey
That puts Route 18 Cafe 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% | ← Route 18 Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Route 18 Cafe 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 Route 18 Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Futures School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2018 |
| Stallingborough Grange Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Magic Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2023 |
| Keelby Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| The Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Busy Doing Baking Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2021 |
| Nags Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2017 |
| The Enquire Learning Trust School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
Questions about Route 18 Cafe
What is Route 18 Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Route 18 Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lindsey Council on 8 January 2025.
Is Route 18 Cafe 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 Route 18 Cafe last inspected?
Route 18 Cafe was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 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 Route 18 Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Route 18 Cafe compare to other places in West Lindsey?
84% of the 709 rated food businesses in West Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and Route 18 Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lindsey Council inspects Route 18 Cafe 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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