The Oasis food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lincoln City
The Oasis 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 27 November 2025, 7 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: 91 Newark Road, Lincoln, LN5 8NE
How it compares in Lincoln City
A 1 is rare: only 6 of 1,014 rated places in Lincoln City score this low, about one in 169. By contrast 94% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 949 | 94% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ← The Oasis | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Oasis the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and 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 The Oasis, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Church Lincoln Other catering premises | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2023 |
| Ancaster Day Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Boundary Street Hub Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Ashley Court Caring Premises | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Altham Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Bracebridge Infant School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Bracebridge Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about The Oasis
What is The Oasis's food hygiene rating?
The Oasis has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Lincoln City Council on 27 November 2025.
Is The Oasis 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 The Oasis last inspected?
The Oasis was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 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 Oasis?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Oasis 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 The Oasis holds a 1. 6 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lincoln City Council inspects The Oasis 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 Lincoln City, 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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