Cafe INDIEpendent food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Lincolnshire
Cafe INDIEpendent holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 July 2025, 11 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: 169-173 High Street, Scunthorpe, DN15 6LN
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
That puts Cafe INDIEpendent among the 1,066 places in North Lincolnshire holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,066 | 80% | ← Cafe INDIEpendent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 126 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 Cafe INDIEpendent 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 Cafe INDIEpendent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunch & Delights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Anaabia’s Bakeaway & Cafe Retailers - other | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Britannia Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Dine Bangla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2023 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Cutprice Foods and More Retailers - other | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Class 6 Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
Questions about Cafe INDIEpendent
What is Cafe INDIEpendent's food hygiene rating?
Cafe INDIEpendent has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 16 July 2025.
Is Cafe INDIEpendent 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe INDIEpendent last inspected?
Cafe INDIEpendent was last inspected on 16 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cafe INDIEpendent?
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 Cafe INDIEpendent compare to other places in North Lincolnshire?
80% of the 1,338 rated food businesses in North Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe INDIEpendent is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects Cafe INDIEpendent 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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Cafe INDIEpendent is one of 636 rated food businesses in Scunthorpe. See every hygiene rating in Scunthorpe →
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