Mini Poli food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Holland
Mini Poli holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 11 July 2025, 12 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: 20 Winsover Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1EJ
How it compares in South Holland
A 1 is rare: only 1 of 711 rated places in South Holland score this low, about one in 711. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 614 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ← Mini Poli | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 Very good
- 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 Mini Poli the inspector recorded concerns over 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 Mini Poli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli masters Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Lucky Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Lidl Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Buddy's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Golden Tree Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| CJ's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
Questions about Mini Poli
What is Mini Poli's food hygiene rating?
Mini Poli has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by South Holland Council on 11 July 2025.
Is Mini Poli safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop 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 Mini Poli last inspected?
Mini Poli was last inspected on 11 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Holland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mini Poli?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", 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 Mini Poli compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, while Mini Poli holds a 1. 1 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects Mini Poli 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 South Holland, 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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