Ripon Street Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lincoln City
Ripon Street Stores 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 24 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 30 St Andrews Street, Lincoln, LN5 7NE
How it compares in Lincoln City
That puts Ripon Street Stores 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% | ← Ripon Street Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ripon Street Stores 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 Ripon Street Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Church Lincoln Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Barkers Bites Mobile caterer | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Bishop King C E Primary School School/college/university | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Ampal Stores Retailers - other | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Adrian O'Brien & Rachel O'Brien Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
| American Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Anchor Lincoln Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Acropolis Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about Ripon Street Stores
What is Ripon Street Stores's food hygiene rating?
Ripon Street Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lincoln City Council on 24 October 2023.
Is Ripon Street Stores 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 Ripon Street Stores last inspected?
Ripon Street Stores was last inspected on 24 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Ripon Street Stores?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ripon Street Stores 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 Ripon Street Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lincoln City Council inspects Ripon Street Stores 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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