Gainsborough has 164 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.6 out of 5, which is in line with the national average of 4.6.
86% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 77% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 7 inspected premises.
Retailers - other is the most common category, accounting for 23% of food businesses in Gainsborough.
13 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
10 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 995 | 4.9/5 | 93% |
| Market Rasen | 50 | 4.6/5 | 76% |
| Brampton | 36 | 4.9/5 | 88% |
| Caistor | 33 | 4.7/5 | 87% |
| Willingham | 29 | 4.7/5 | 74% |
| Nettleham | 24 | 4.8/5 | 80% |
There are currently 164 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Gainsborough, out of 619,474 rated establishments across the UK.
In Gainsborough, the average hygiene rating is 4.6/5 — in line with the national average of 4.6/5. 77% of rated businesses in Gainsborough hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Gainsborough are carried out by West Lindsey. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Gainsborough was last updated on 14 May 2026.