Uppercrust food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Lindsey
Uppercrust 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 7 May 2025, 14 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: Lord Street
How it compares in West Lindsey
In West Lindsey, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Uppercrust 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% | ← Uppercrust | |
| 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 Uppercrust 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 Uppercrust, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clock House Gastrobar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Kandy Hero Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Panzarotti pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Cafe Latte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 October 2025 |
| Cowries Foods Retailers - other | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Gainsborough Old Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Cafe Walton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Johnson's Traditional Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
Questions about Uppercrust
What is Uppercrust's food hygiene rating?
Uppercrust has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Lindsey Council on 7 May 2025.
Is Uppercrust 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 Uppercrust last inspected?
Uppercrust was last inspected on 7 May 2025, 14 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 Uppercrust?
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 Uppercrust compare to other places in West Lindsey?
84% of the 709 rated food businesses in West Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while Uppercrust holds a 3. 34 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lindsey Council inspects Uppercrust 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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