Nandos food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lincoln City
Nandos holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 January 2026, 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.
97% of rated food businesses in Lincoln City score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Lincoln City ratings →
Address: 8 Brayford Wharf North, Lincoln, LN1 1YX
How it compares in Lincoln City
That puts Nandos among the 951 places in Lincoln City holding top marks, 93% 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 | 951 | 93% | ← Nandos | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 99 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 Nandos 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 Nandos, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brayford Waterside Cruises Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| 101 Dishes Tapas Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| 420 Smokehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2026 |
| Bear & Sheep Pub/bar/nightclub | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Alt-Ed Lincs School/college/university | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| ASK Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| B & M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Acts Trust - Energize HAF Project Mobile caterer | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
Questions about Nandos
What is Nandos's food hygiene rating?
Nandos has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lincoln City Council on 15 January 2026.
Is Nandos 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nandos last inspected?
Nandos was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 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 Nandos?
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 Nandos compare to other places in Lincoln City?
93% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Lincoln City hold the top rating of 5, and Nandos is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lincoln City Council inspects Nandos 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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