The Lincoln Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Lincoln City
The Lincoln Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 May 2026, 2 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: Eastgate, Lincoln, LN2 1PN
How it compares in Lincoln City
That puts The Lincoln Hotel 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 Lincoln Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 The Lincoln Hotel 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 Lincoln Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailgate Pre-School Playgroup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Bailgate Methodist Church Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Bailgate Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Barneys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Bells Tea Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| A Little Bit of Lincolnshire Retailers - other | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2022 |
| Adam & Eve Pub/bar/nightclub | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Bunty's Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
Questions about The Lincoln Hotel
What is The Lincoln Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Lincoln Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lincoln City Council on 6 May 2026.
Is The Lincoln Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lincoln Hotel last inspected?
The Lincoln Hotel was last inspected on 6 May 2026, 2 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 Lincoln Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lincoln Hotel 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 Lincoln Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lincoln City Council inspects The Lincoln Hotel 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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