Food hygiene ratings in Skegness
There are 434 food businesses in Skegness with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by East Lindsey Council. A further 11 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Skegness
84% of rated businesses in Skegness hold the top score of 5, and 94% hold a 4 or better. 6 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across East Lindsey as a whole, 89% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Skegness does worse, by 5 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 357 | 84% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 10% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 4% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
Lowest-rated places in Skegness
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 27 January 2026 |
| The Village Store Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 12 February 2026 |
| Dream Land Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 March 2024 |
| K-Mart Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 January 2026 |
| Eptons Skegness Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 31 March 2025 |
| Spice Up Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 15 May 2026 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Skegness
How many food businesses in Skegness have a hygiene rating?
434 food businesses in Skegness have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by East Lindsey Council. 423 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Skegness?
84% of rated businesses in Skegness hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Skegness?
6 food businesses in Skegness hold a rating of 2 or below, including 2 rated 0 and 2 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Skegness?
Environmental health officers at East Lindsey Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in East Lindsey
- Louth 206 places
- Mablethorpe 158 places
- Ingoldmells Skegness 98 places
- Horncastle 68 places
- Alford 45 places
- Woodhall Spa 45 places
- Spilsby 41 places
- Chapel St Leonards Skegness 39 places
Food businesses in Skegness
- A W Curtis & Sons Ltd 4 - Good
- Ace Bakes Village Teahouse 5 - Very good
- Ali Ba Ba Q / Marmaris / VIP / Marmaris Deserts / Master Chef 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Ali Nawab 4 - Good
- All Saints Church Shop 5 - Very good
- Amalfi 4 - Good
- Anderby Village Hall 5 - Very good
- Angie's Ices 5 - Very good
- Apex Local Store 4 - Good
- Aroma Italian Restaurant Ltd 5 - Very good
- Artisan Coffee Design 5 - Very good
- Aspen Lodge Nursing Home 5 - Very good
- Atlantic Fish Bar 5 - Very good
- Atlantis Adventure Golf And Cafe 5 - Very good
- Avalanche Bar 5 - Very good
- Awesome Walrus Ltd 5 - Very good
- B J Café 5 - Very good
- Bad Boy Burgers 5 - Very good
- Bada Bing Bada Boom 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Basils 5 - Very good
- Beach Bar 5 - Very good
- Beach House & Grill 5 - Very good
- Beachdene Guest House 5 - Very good
- Beachlands Guest House 5 - Very good
- Bedfords Fruit & Veg 5 - Very good
- Benji's 5 - Very good
- Big Save Ltd 5 - Very good
- Bill & Bens Cafe 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Blakemore Retail 5 - Very good
- Boardwalk Rock Shop 5 - Very good
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.