Portland Vape food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lincoln City
Portland Vape 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 5 September 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: 11 Portland Street, Lincoln, LN5 7JZ
How it compares in Lincoln City
That puts Portland Vape 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% | ← Portland Vape | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Portland Vape 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 Portland Vape, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Lincoln Pub/bar/nightclub | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Acropolis Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Bao Down Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Barley & Me Takeaway/sandwich shop | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| American Fried Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Boyes Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2022 |
| Adrian O'Brien & Rachel O'Brien Caring Premises | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
| Ampal Stores Retailers - other | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
Questions about Portland Vape
What is Portland Vape's food hygiene rating?
Portland Vape has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lincoln City Council on 5 September 2023.
Is Portland Vape 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 Portland Vape last inspected?
Portland Vape was last inspected on 5 September 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 Portland Vape?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Portland Vape 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 Portland Vape is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lincoln City Council inspects Portland Vape 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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