Stags Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lincoln City
Stags Head holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 April 2026, 2 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.
Address: 68 Newport, Lincoln, LN1 3DP
How it compares in Lincoln City
In Lincoln City, 94% of rated places manage a 5, so Stags Head sits behind roughly 949 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 949 | 94% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 4% | ← Stags Head | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Stags Head 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 Stags Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Medical Services School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
| Burton Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Burton Road Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Burton Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Bailgate Methodist Church Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Bailgate Pre-School Playgroup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Bailgate Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| A Little Bit of Lincolnshire Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2022 |
Questions about Stags Head
What is Stags Head's food hygiene rating?
Stags Head has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lincoln City Council on 29 April 2026.
Is Stags Head safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stags Head last inspected?
Stags Head was last inspected on 29 April 2026, 2 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 Stags Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stags Head compare to other places in Lincoln City?
94% of the 1,014 rated food businesses in Lincoln City hold the top rating of 5, while Stags Head holds a 4. 40 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lincoln City Council inspects Stags Head 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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