Red Lantern food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lincoln City
Red Lantern holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Red Lantern was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 201 Monks Road, Lincoln, LN2 5JP
How it compares in Lincoln City
That puts Red Lantern 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% | ← Red Lantern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Red Lantern 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 Red Lantern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Bargain Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2023 |
| Baggholme Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Abbey Access Training Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Abbey Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Anglian Water Services Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Berties- Peopleplus Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Adam & Eve Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
Questions about Red Lantern
What is Red Lantern's food hygiene rating?
Red Lantern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lincoln City Council on 10 June 2026.
Is Red Lantern 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Red Lantern last inspected?
Red Lantern was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month 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 Red Lantern?
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 Red Lantern 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 Red Lantern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lincoln City Council inspects Red Lantern 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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