Food hygiene ratings in West Lindsey
West Lindsey inspects and rates 884 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 714 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 170 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in West Lindsey
Standards here are high: 84% of rated businesses in West Lindsey hold the top score of 5, and 92% hold a 4 or better. 25 businesses, 4% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 598 | 84% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 8% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 5% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | 1% |
Towns in West Lindsey
Food hygiene ratings for each town West Lindsey inspects.
- Gainsborough 261 places
- Lincoln 208 places
- Market Rasen 155 places
- Grimsby 16 places
Recently inspected in West Lindsey
The most recent inspections published by West Lindsey, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Farm Bakes | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2026 |
| Redcote Residential Home | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2026 |
| Tiny Tinkers Catering | Mobile caterer | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 July 2026 |
| Best at Matcha Ltd | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2026 |
| Estelles Cakes | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2026 |
| The Grocery at The Open Door | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2026 |
| The Open Door | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2026 |
| Fitness and Flavour by Fran | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2026 |
| Bridge House Fudge | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Glentham Village Store | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| The Laurels | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| MaCh | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 July 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in West Lindsey
The lowest-rated food businesses in West Lindsey are listed below. 4 hold a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nadirah's | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 10 June 2026 |
| The Kings Head | Pub/bar/nightclub | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 20 May 2026 |
| Mandarin | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 27 April 2026 |
| Bells Convenient Store | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 26 June 2025 |
| The Fox & Hounds Country Inn | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 July 2026 |
| Seven Districts Coffee Ltd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 June 2026 |
| This Little Piggy Hog Roast | Mobile caterer | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 June 2026 |
| The Gardener's Retreat | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 10 June 2026 |
| Torksey Car Boot Snack Cabin | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 May 2026 |
| Sasha & Vinnies Ice Cream by Savvy Food Shed Ltd | Mobile caterer | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 April 2026 |
| Corringham Service Station | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 April 2026 |
| Zenas Top Nosh | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 March 2026 |
| The Moonlight | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 10 February 2026 |
| House Of Choy | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 February 2026 |
| Big Baps | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 January 2026 |
| Lancaster & Son | Manufacturers/packers | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 January 2026 |
| Ruby Wing Lei | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 January 2026 |
| The Courtyard Tea Room | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 January 2026 |
| The Rose And Crown | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 November 2025 |
| Elysium Healthcare | Caring Premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in West Lindsey
How many food businesses does West Lindsey rate?
West Lindsey publishes food hygiene ratings for 884 businesses, of which 714 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in West Lindsey?
84% of rated businesses in West 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 West Lindsey have a bad hygiene rating?
25 food businesses in West Lindsey hold a rating of 2 or below, including 4 rated 0 and 21 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in West Lindsey?
Environmental health officers employed by West 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 West Lindsey
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 203 Squadron 5 - Very good
- Abi's 5 - Very good
- Abted Global Foods Awaiting inspection
- Acis Group Dwelling Exempt
- Acis Group Dwelling Exempt
- Advance Balance Ltd 5 - Very good
- Advocate Arms Hotel 5 - Very good
- Afridishes 5 - Very good
- Aiza's Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Albi's Sweet Treats 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 4 - Good
- Alfie's Deli 5 - Very good
- Alfred Enderby 5 - Very good
- All Angels Tea Room and Thriftys 5 - Very good
- Allied Pharmacy Queensway Exempt
- Allison's Domestic Services 5 - Very good
- Amanda's Bakes and Bites 5 - Very good
- Anchor Housing Association Exempt
- Arthur's Bakehouse 5 - Very good
- Ascona Retail Ltd 4 - Good
- Ashleigh Farm 5 - Very good
- Aspens Services Ltd 5 - Very good
- AW Products Awaiting inspection
- Ayus Ayurveda Lifecare Clinic 5 - Very good
- B & M Retail Ltd Exempt
- B M R and G Foster Exempt
- Bar Six 5 - Very good
- Bardney C of E/Methodist Primary School Exempt
- Bardney Gateway Centre Exempt
- Bardney News & Post Office Exempt
- Bardney Village Hall Exempt
- Barnes 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Barnes Bikes Awaiting inspection
- Barney's Churros 5 - Very good
- Bay Leaf 4 - Good
- Beau Monde Events Ltd 5 - Very good
- Beckside Pre-School and Nursery 5 - Very good
- Beijing Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Bella Pizza 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Bells Convenient Store 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
- Benjamin Adlard County Primary School Exempt
- Bennetts Pickles Awaiting inspection
- Best at Matcha Ltd 5 - Very good
- Best Buy Foods 5 - Very good
- Beth's Baking Awaiting inspection
- Between 2 Buns 5 - Very good
- Bfit Lincs Gym 5 - Very good
- Bhaji 5 - Very good
- Big Baps 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Bigby Village Hall Exempt
- Bills Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Bishop Burton College 5 - Very good
- Bishop Norton Luncheon Club 5 - Very good
- Black Bull 5 - Very good
- Black Horse Inn 5 - Very good
- Blackthorn Bakes 5 - Very good
- Blues club 5 - Very good
- Blyton cum Laughton C of E Primary School Exempt
- Blyton Cum Laughton Primary School Exempt
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-07-24. Browse all UK councils →