Ingham Village Minimarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Lindsey
Ingham Village Minimarket holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 28 March 2025, 15 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: The Green, Ingham
How it compares in West Lindsey
In West Lindsey, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Ingham Village Minimarket 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% | ← Ingham Village Minimarket | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Ingham Village Minimarket 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 Ingham Village Minimarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inn On The Green Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Little Acorns Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Cammeringham & Ingham Village Hall Other catering premises | at this address | Exempt | |
| Ingham Primary School School/college/university | at this address | Exempt | |
| Groom's Cottage B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about Ingham Village Minimarket
What is Ingham Village Minimarket's food hygiene rating?
Ingham Village Minimarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Lindsey Council on 28 March 2025.
Is Ingham Village Minimarket 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ingham Village Minimarket last inspected?
Ingham Village Minimarket was last inspected on 28 March 2025, 15 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 Ingham Village Minimarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ingham Village Minimarket compare to other places in West Lindsey?
84% of the 709 rated food businesses in West Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while Ingham Village Minimarket holds a 4. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lindsey Council inspects Ingham Village Minimarket 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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