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The Veg Stall food hygiene rating

Retailers - other · North East Lincolnshire

The Veg Stall 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 7 July 2022, more than 4 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: Market Hall, Friargate, DN31 1EL

How it compares in North East Lincolnshire

That puts The Veg Stall 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.

Every rated food business in North East Lincolnshire
5 out of 5 1,118 84% ← The Veg Stall
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

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 Veg Stall 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 Veg Stall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Birketts Top Town Retailers - other at this address 5 - Very good 21 February 2019
Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other 5 yards away 5 - Very good 10 October 2023
Baker's and Barista's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 66 yards away 5 - Very good 13 October 2025
Chambers bar Pub/bar/nightclub 184 yards away 5 - Very good 24 October 2024
Better Days Caribbean Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 241 yards away 5 - Very good 7 August 2025
BARE Street Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 256 yards away 5 - Very good 7 August 2025
Alexandra News Retailers - other 276 yards away 5 - Very good 31 October 2023
Admiral Retailers - other 365 yards away 5 - Very good 28 November 2018

Questions about The Veg Stall

What is The Veg Stall's food hygiene rating?

The Veg Stall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North East Lincolnshire Council on 7 July 2022.

Is The Veg Stall 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 The Veg Stall last inspected?

The Veg Stall was last inspected on 7 July 2022, more than 4 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 Veg Stall?

The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Veg Stall 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 Veg Stall is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

North East Lincolnshire Council inspects The Veg Stall 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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