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The Mean Bean

Grimsby

Food hygiene rating 2 / 5 · Improvement necessary

Bit dodgy, this one

The Mean Bean scored just 2 out of 5 at its last inspection. Maybe think twice before ordering.

The breakdown

Hygiene Improvement necessary Cleanliness & condition Very good Confidence in management Very good

Last inspected on 28 May 2026 by North East Lincolnshire.

What does this rating mean?

The Mean Bean in Grimsby has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (improvement necessary). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

190 STANLEY STREET,
Grimsby,
DN32 7LH

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Mean Bean. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Mean Bean?

Food hygiene at The Mean Bean is inspected by North East Lincolnshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.nelincs.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Mean Bean

What is The Mean Bean’s food hygiene rating?

The Mean Bean has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (Improvement necessary), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 28 May 2026.

When was The Mean Bean last inspected?

The Mean Bean was last inspected by North East Lincolnshire on 28 May 2026.

Is a 2 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.