Thornes Family Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lincoln City
Thornes Family Butchers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit 25 Birchwood Shopping Centre, Jasmin Road, Lincoln, LN6 0QB
How it compares in Lincoln City
That puts Thornes Family Butchers 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% | ← Thornes Family Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Thornes Family Butchers 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 Thornes Family Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Latte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Birchwood Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Better Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Birchwood Junior School School/college/university | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Broomhill, Sorrel Court and Clematis Approach Residences Association Caring Premises | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Birchwood Newsagent & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Breakthrough Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
Questions about Thornes Family Butchers
What is Thornes Family Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Thornes Family Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lincoln City Council on 21 August 2024.
Is Thornes Family Butchers 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thornes Family Butchers last inspected?
Thornes Family Butchers was last inspected on 21 August 2024, 22 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 Thornes Family Butchers?
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 Thornes Family Butchers 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 Thornes Family Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lincoln City Council inspects Thornes Family Butchers 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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