Lincoln Hospital Sports & Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lincoln City
Lincoln Hospital Sports & Social Club holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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 27 February 2026, 4 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: St Annes Road, Lincoln, LN2 5RA
How it compares in Lincoln City
In Lincoln City, 94% of rated places manage a 5, so Lincoln Hospital Sports & Social Club sits behind roughly 989 nearby businesses. 1% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 949 | 94% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ← Lincoln Hospital Sports & Social Club | |
| 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 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 Lincoln Hospital Sports & Social Club 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 Lincoln Hospital Sports & Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berties- Peopleplus Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Arboretum Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Adam & Eve Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Bargain Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2023 |
| Baggholme Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Abbey Access Training Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Abbey Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Black Peppermint Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
Questions about Lincoln Hospital Sports & Social Club
What is Lincoln Hospital Sports & Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Lincoln Hospital Sports & Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Lincoln City Council on 27 February 2026.
Is Lincoln Hospital Sports & Social Club safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 Lincoln Hospital Sports & Social Club last inspected?
Lincoln Hospital Sports & Social Club was last inspected on 27 February 2026, 4 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 Lincoln Hospital Sports & Social Club?
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 Lincoln Hospital Sports & Social Club 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 Lincoln Hospital Sports & Social Club holds a 3. 13 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lincoln City Council inspects Lincoln Hospital Sports & Social Club 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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