Chatterton & Sons food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lincoln City
Chatterton & Sons 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 9 February 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: 36-37 Sincil Street, Lincoln, LN5 7ET
How it compares in Lincoln City
In Lincoln City, 94% of rated places manage a 5, so Chatterton & Sons sits behind roughly 949 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 949 | 94% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 4% | ← Chatterton & Sons | |
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 96 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 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 Chatterton & Sons 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 Chatterton & Sons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Degrees Coffee Other catering premises | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Bird and Blend Tea Co Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Banzai Oriental Street Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Bella Di Casa Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Bubble Kiss Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Bella Di Casa Manufacturers/packers | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| B & M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| 420 Smokehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about Chatterton & Sons
What is Chatterton & Sons's food hygiene rating?
Chatterton & Sons has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lincoln City Council on 9 February 2026.
Is Chatterton & Sons 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 Chatterton & Sons last inspected?
Chatterton & Sons was last inspected on 9 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lincoln City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chatterton & Sons?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chatterton & Sons compare to other places in Lincoln City?
94% of the 1,014 rated food businesses in Lincoln City hold the top rating of 5, while Chatterton & Sons holds a 4. 40 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lincoln City Council inspects Chatterton & Sons 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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