Common Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lincoln City
Common Room holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: St Clements Court, Chapel Lane, Lincoln, LN1 3AD
How it compares in Lincoln City
That puts Common Room among the 949 places in Lincoln City holding top marks, 94% 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 | 949 | 94% | ← Common Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 4% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Common Room 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 Common Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailgate Methodist Church Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Bailgate Pre-School Playgroup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Bailgate Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| A Little Bit of Lincolnshire Retailers - other | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2022 |
| Barneys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Bells Tea Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Bunty's Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Be at One Lincoln Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about Common Room
What is Common Room's food hygiene rating?
Common Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lincoln City Council on 9 November 2023.
Is Common Room 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Common Room last inspected?
Common Room was last inspected on 9 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 Common Room?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Common Room compare to other places in Lincoln City?
94% of the 1,014 rated food businesses in Lincoln City hold the top rating of 5, and Common Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lincoln City Council inspects Common Room 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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