Big Baps food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Lindsey
Big Baps holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 28 January 2026, 5 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: 2 Fawcett Street
How it compares in West Lindsey
A 1 is rare: only 19 of 709 rated places in West Lindsey score this low, about one in 37. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 598 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ← Big Baps | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Big Baps the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Big Baps, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castles Education School/college/university | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Kids Hangout @ Parish School/college/university | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Gainsborough Parish Church C.E. Primary School School/college/university | 121 yards away | Exempt | |
| Gainsborough Old Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Clock House Gastrobar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Kandy Hero Retailers - other | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Panzarotti pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Big Baps
What is Big Baps's food hygiene rating?
Big Baps has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by West Lindsey Council on 28 January 2026.
Is Big Baps safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Big Baps last inspected?
Big Baps was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 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 Big Baps?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Big Baps compare to other places in West Lindsey?
84% of the 709 rated food businesses in West Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while Big Baps holds a 1. 19 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lindsey Council inspects Big Baps 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at West Lindsey, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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