Food hygiene ratings in East Lindsey
East Lindsey inspects and rates 2,339 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 2,243 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 96 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in East Lindsey
Standards here are high: 89% of rated businesses in East Lindsey hold the top score of 5, and 95% hold a 4 or better. 27 businesses, under 1% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 89% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 142 | 6% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 80 | 4% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
Towns in East Lindsey
Food hygiene ratings for each town East Lindsey inspects.
- Skegness 448 places
- Louth 216 places
- Mablethorpe 158 places
- Ingoldmells Skegness 98 places
- Horncastle 69 places
- Ingoldmells 47 places
- Alford 47 places
- Woodhall Spa 46 places
- Spilsby 42 places
- Chapel St Leonards Skegness 39 places
- Skegness Lincolnshire 32 places
- Lincoln 24 places
- Lincs 19 places
- Chapel St Leonards 18 places
- Tattershall Lincoln 17 places
- Coningsby Lincoln 16 places
- Grimsby 15 places
Recently inspected in East Lindsey
The most recent inspections published by East Lindsey, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| G'S Pie & Peas | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2026 |
| South Farm Tea Room | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Fiddley Diddley Catering Services | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| The Ashby | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| The Grimsby Fish Company | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Linda'S Pavilion | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Spitfire Bar | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Ivernia Hotel | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Mrs Janet Taylor - Alford Corn Exchange Community Group | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| The Balmoral Hotel | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| The South Parade Hotel | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Victoria House Residential Home | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in East Lindsey
The lowest-rated food businesses in East Lindsey are listed below. 5 hold a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 16 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prussian Queen | Pub/bar/nightclub | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 16 July 2026 |
| Grova International Foods | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 16 June 2026 |
| Lee Garden | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 27 January 2026 |
| China Rose Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 17 October 2024 |
| The Crown Inn | Pub/bar/nightclub | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 25 May 2022 |
| Clarence House | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 July 2026 |
| Disco Desserts & Shakes | Mobile caterer | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 July 2026 |
| Island Spice | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 July 2026 |
| Gunj'S Bread And Cakes | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 June 2026 |
| Sweet Shack - Unit 051 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 June 2026 |
| Tasty Temptations | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 June 2026 |
| Panda Chinese | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 31 March 2026 |
| The White Hart Hotel | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 March 2026 |
| Lilly's Tavern | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 March 2026 |
| K-Mart | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 January 2026 |
| Go Local Extra | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 November 2025 |
| Pete'S Chippy | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 July 2025 |
| Walkers Game | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 3 January 2025 |
| Skegness Working Mens Club | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 December 2024 |
| Dream Land Chicken | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 March 2024 |
Questions about food hygiene in East Lindsey
How many food businesses does East Lindsey rate?
East Lindsey publishes food hygiene ratings for 2,339 businesses, of which 2,243 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in East Lindsey?
89% of rated businesses in East Lindsey hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in East Lindsey have a bad hygiene rating?
27 food businesses in East Lindsey hold a rating of 2 or below, including 5 rated 0 and 16 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in East Lindsey?
Environmental health officers employed by East Lindsey carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in East Lindsey
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 601 Club Café Bar 5 - Very good
- 8Ten Racing Ltd 5 - Very good
- A Dales & Sons (Louth) Ltd 5 - Very good
- A Great Taste Of The Usa 5 - Very good
- A J'S 5 - Very good
- A K Fisheries Ltd 5 - Very good
- A W Curtis & Sons Ltd 4 - Good
- Abi H Bakes 5 - Very good
- Academy Of Colour Therapeutics 5 - Very good
- Access Cafe 5 - Very good
- Ace Bakes 5 - Very good
- Ace Bakes Village Teahouse 5 - Very good
- Adam & Eve 5 - Very good
- Admiral Benbow 5 - Very good
- Admiral Rodney Hotel 5 - Very good
- Afternoon Tea 5 - Very good
- Agra Coningsby Ltd 5 - Very good
- Agra Tandoori 5 - Very good
- Ajl Meats (Mablethorpe Mkt) 5 - Very good
- Alderson House 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- Alford & District Conserv Club 5 - Very good
- Alford & District Cricket Club 5 - Very good
- Alford Childrens Centre 5 - Very good
- Alford Primary School 5 - Very good
- Alford Town Football Club 5 - Very good
- Alford Vape & Candy Store 5 - Very good
- Alfredo Lounge 5 - Very good
- Algitha Road Day Service 5 - Very good
- Ali'S Indian Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Ali'S Kitchen 5 - Very good
- All About Cakes 5 - Very good
- All Occasions Buffets 5 - Very good
- All Saints Church Shop 5 - Very good
- All Things Cake Toppers 5 - Very good
- All Wrapped Up 4 - Good
- Alli'S Cake Wonderland 5 - Very good
- Allure Gifts And Coffee Garden 5 - Very good
- Alvingham Coffee Roasters 5 - Very good
- Amalfi 4 - Good
- Ambridge Fish & Chips 5 - Very good
- Amelia's Churros 5 - Very good
- Anchor House 5 - Very good
- Anderby Beach Cafe 5 - Very good
- Anderby Village Hall 5 - Very good
- Andrew Cobb 5 - Very good
- Angela Macdougal 5 - Very good
- Angelenes Patisserie 5 - Very good
- Angels Cakery 5 - Very good
- Angies Ices 5 - Very good
- Ann Hoyes 5 - Very good
- Annie'S Vegan Treats 5 - Very good
- Apex Care Centre 5 - Very good
- Apex Local Store 4 - Good
- Applebys Ices Ltd Cafe 5 - Very good
- Aqua Lounge Bar 5 - Very good
- Aqua Vita Health Bar 5 - Very good
- Aquavita Catering Ltd 5 - Very good
- Arcade Cafe 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-08-28. Browse all UK councils →