Jowita Corner Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North East Lincolnshire
Jowita Corner Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 March 2021, more than 5 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: Freeman Street, DN32 9DR
How it compares in North East Lincolnshire
In North East Lincolnshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Jowita Corner Shop sits behind roughly 1,118 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,118 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 11% | ← Jowita Corner Shop | |
| 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
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Jowita Corner Shop 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 Jowita Corner Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyes Ltd Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Asda Customer Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Char grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 December 2025 |
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2021 |
| A cup of Joyfulness Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Bar U Gains Retailers - other | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2018 |
| Bradbury Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2021 |
Questions about Jowita Corner Shop
What is Jowita Corner Shop's food hygiene rating?
Jowita Corner Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North East Lincolnshire Council on 29 March 2021.
Is Jowita Corner Shop safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jowita Corner Shop last inspected?
Jowita Corner Shop was last inspected on 29 March 2021, more than 5 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 Jowita Corner Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Jowita Corner Shop 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 Jowita Corner Shop holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North East Lincolnshire Council inspects Jowita Corner Shop 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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