The Curious Cat food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North East Lincolnshire
The Curious Cat 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 16 August 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: 39, Bethlehem Street, DN31 1JQ
How it compares in North East Lincolnshire
That puts The Curious Cat among the 1,118 places in North East Lincolnshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,118 | 84% | ← The Curious Cat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 408 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 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 The Curious Cat 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 The Curious Cat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Better Days Caribbean Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| BARE Street Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Chambers bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Baker's and Barista's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Birketts Top Town Retailers - other | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2019 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Cartergate Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2018 |
Questions about The Curious Cat
What is The Curious Cat's food hygiene rating?
The Curious Cat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North East Lincolnshire Council on 16 August 2023.
Is The Curious Cat 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 The Curious Cat last inspected?
The Curious Cat was last inspected on 16 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Curious Cat?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Curious Cat compare to other places in North East Lincolnshire?
84% of the 1,327 rated food businesses in North East Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Curious Cat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Lincolnshire Council inspects The Curious Cat 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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