Queensway News and Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Lindsey
Queensway News and Post Office holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 10 September 2025, 10 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: Queensway
How it compares in West Lindsey
In West Lindsey, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Queensway News and Post Office 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% | ← Queensway News and Post Office | |
| 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 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 Queensway News and Post Office 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 Queensway News and Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweets and Treats Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Allied Pharmacy Queensway Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Hilltop Social & Recreational Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Kisimul Group Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Golden City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 January 2025 |
| Sufian Curry House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 January 2026 |
| Ruby Wing Lei Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Queensway News and Post Office
What is Queensway News and Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Queensway News and Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Lindsey Council on 10 September 2025.
Is Queensway News and Post Office safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Queensway News and Post Office last inspected?
Queensway News and Post Office was last inspected on 10 September 2025, 10 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 Queensway News and Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Queensway News and Post Office compare to other places in West Lindsey?
84% of the 709 rated food businesses in West Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while Queensway News and Post Office holds a 3. 34 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lindsey Council inspects Queensway News and Post Office 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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