Trotters Traders food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Lincolnshire
Trotters Traders 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 21 January 2022, more than 4 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: Retail Unit, Dawes Lane, Scunthorpe, DN15 6UW
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
In North Lincolnshire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Trotters Traders sits behind roughly 1,066 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,066 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 12% | ← Trotters Traders | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Trotters Traders 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 Trotters Traders, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Steel No 1 Shop Canteen by Snack Attack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| 20 21 Visual Arts Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Bowls Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Ali's Food Hut Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Athena Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
Questions about Trotters Traders
What is Trotters Traders's food hygiene rating?
Trotters Traders has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 21 January 2022.
Is Trotters Traders 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 Trotters Traders last inspected?
Trotters Traders was last inspected on 21 January 2022, more than 4 years 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 Trotters Traders?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Trotters Traders compare to other places in North Lincolnshire?
80% of the 1,338 rated food businesses in North Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, while Trotters Traders holds a 4. 158 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects Trotters Traders 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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