Food hygiene ratings handed to two Lincoln takeaways

By Andrew Dowdeswell, Data Reporter

Published 21st Feb 2023, 09:18 GMT

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Lincoln’s takeaways, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Lincoln’s takeaways, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.

placeholder image — A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.

China Kitchen, at 397 High Street, Lincoln was handed a four-out-of-five rating after assessment on January 16.

And Chef King, at 11 Lambeth House, Woodhall Drive, Lincoln, Lincolnshire was given a score of three on January 16.

It means that of Lincoln's 121 takeaways with ratings, 89 (74%) have ratings of five and none have zero ratings.