The Poplars food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · West Lindsey
The Poplars holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 April 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: Chapman Street
How it compares in West Lindsey
That puts The Poplars 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% | ← The Poplars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Poplars 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 The Poplars, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acis Group Dwelling Caring Premises | 187 yards away | Exempt | |
| Market Rasen New Life Church Other catering premises | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Oxford Street Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Buzz Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Garnett's Sweetshop Retailers - other | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Rose and Berries Retailers - other | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2019 |
| The Bistro Bar and Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about The Poplars
What is The Poplars's food hygiene rating?
The Poplars has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lindsey Council on 16 April 2025.
Is The Poplars 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Poplars last inspected?
The Poplars was last inspected on 16 April 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 The Poplars?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Poplars compare to other places in West Lindsey?
84% of the 709 rated food businesses in West Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and The Poplars is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lindsey Council inspects The Poplars 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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