The Priory City of Lincoln Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lincoln City
The Priory City of Lincoln Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 February 2025, 17 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: Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EP
How it compares in Lincoln City
That puts The Priory City of Lincoln Academy 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% | ← The Priory City of Lincoln Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Priory City of Lincoln Academy 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 Priory City of Lincoln Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Bradford Plants Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Boultham Park House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Boultham Park Convenience Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Ashley Court Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Altham Court Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about The Priory City of Lincoln Academy
What is The Priory City of Lincoln Academy's food hygiene rating?
The Priory City of Lincoln Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lincoln City Council on 5 February 2025.
Is The Priory City of Lincoln Academy 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Priory City of Lincoln Academy last inspected?
The Priory City of Lincoln Academy was last inspected on 5 February 2025, 17 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 The Priory City of Lincoln Academy?
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 The Priory City of Lincoln Academy 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 The Priory City of Lincoln Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lincoln City Council inspects The Priory City of Lincoln Academy 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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