Issy food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North East Lincolnshire
Issy holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 7 May 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: 164 Freeman Street, DN32 7AT
How it compares in North East Lincolnshire
In North East Lincolnshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Issy sits behind roughly 1,261 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,118 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ← Issy | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Issy 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 Issy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Char grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 December 2025 |
| Boyes Ltd Retailers - other | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Bar U Gains Retailers - other | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2018 |
| A cup of Joyfulness Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Bradbury Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2021 |
| Beast Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Asda Customer Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about Issy
What is Issy's food hygiene rating?
Issy has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North East Lincolnshire Council on 7 May 2026.
Is Issy safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Issy last inspected?
Issy was last inspected on 7 May 2026, 2 months 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 Issy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Issy 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, while Issy holds a 3. 32 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North East Lincolnshire Council inspects Issy 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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