HomeLet food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lincoln City
HomeLet 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 10 July 2024, 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: Hestia House, 2 Edgewest Road, Lincoln, LN6 7EL
How it compares in Lincoln City
That puts HomeLet 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% | ← HomeLet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 HomeLet 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 HomeLet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna's Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| ASK Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Asda Living Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| 101 Dishes Tapas Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Brayford Waterside Cruises Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Boyes Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2022 |
| Acts Trust - Energize HAF Project Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| Alive Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
Questions about HomeLet
What is HomeLet's food hygiene rating?
HomeLet has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lincoln City Council on 10 July 2024.
Is HomeLet 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 HomeLet last inspected?
HomeLet was last inspected on 10 July 2024, 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 HomeLet?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 HomeLet 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 HomeLet is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lincoln City Council inspects HomeLet 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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