Cafe Gelato food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lincoln City
Cafe Gelato 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 24 October 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: 27 The Strait, Lincoln, LN2 1JD
How it compares in Lincoln City
That puts Cafe Gelato among the 949 places in Lincoln City holding top marks, 94% 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 | 949 | 94% | ← Cafe Gelato | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 4% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Cafe Gelato 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 Gelato, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Be at One Lincoln Pub/bar/nightclub | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Bunty's Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| 24/7 Express Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Beyond Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Akedo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| 24/7 Top Stop Ltd Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Body Lipo Retailers - other | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2018 |
| Bubble Avenue Takeaway/sandwich shop | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
Questions about Cafe Gelato
What is Cafe Gelato's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Gelato has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lincoln City Council on 24 October 2023.
Is Cafe Gelato 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 Cafe Gelato last inspected?
Cafe Gelato was last inspected on 24 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Cafe Gelato?
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 Cafe Gelato compare to other places in Lincoln City?
94% of the 1,014 rated food businesses in Lincoln City hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Gelato is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lincoln City Council inspects Cafe Gelato 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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