The Lin Seng food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Gloucestershire
The Lin Seng holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 February 2026, 5 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: 175-177 Conygre Grove, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7HZ
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
That puts The Lin Seng among the 1,402 places in South Gloucestershire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,402 | 84% | ← The Lin Seng | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 437 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 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 The Lin Seng 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 The Lin Seng, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Barranco Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Bella Italia Bristol Abbeywood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Aramark At Filton College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Air Balloon Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| BaxterStorey-Airbus Group Limited- Filton Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about The Lin Seng
What is The Lin Seng's food hygiene rating?
The Lin Seng has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 13 February 2026.
Is The Lin Seng 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lin Seng last inspected?
The Lin Seng was last inspected on 13 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Gloucestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lin Seng?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lin Seng compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,674 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, and The Lin Seng is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects The Lin Seng 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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