Lincoln has 995 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
98% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 93% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, hospitals/childcare/caring premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 82 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 30% of food businesses in Lincoln.
141 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
46 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Hykeham | 71 | 4.9/5 | 92% |
There are currently 995 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Lincoln, out of 619,474 rated establishments across the UK.
In Lincoln, the average hygiene rating is 4.9/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 93% of rated businesses in Lincoln hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Lincoln are carried out by Lincoln City. 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 Lincoln was last updated on 14 May 2026.