Food hygiene ratings in West Lindsey
West Lindsey inspects and rates 875 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 709 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 166 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. 22 businesses, 3% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 599 | 84% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 8% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 5% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
Towns in West Lindsey
Food hygiene ratings for each town West Lindsey inspects.
- Gainsborough 260 places
- Lincoln 207 places
- Market Rasen 156 places
- Grimsby 16 places
Recently inspected in West Lindsey
The most recent inspections published by West Lindsey, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meat Storr Ltd | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Ferndene Care Home | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Harriet (Horse Box) From the Bistro Bar & Kitchen | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Barney's Churros | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Caribean King | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Crepe Lucette - Jacqueline | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Fleur's Kitchen | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| The Donut Box | Mobile caterer | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| The Green Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Cherry Tree Garden Centre | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Keelby Fish and Chips | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Ugly Duckling Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in West Lindsey
The lowest-rated food businesses in West Lindsey are listed below. 3 hold a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 19 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 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 |
| 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 |
| Redcote Residential Home | Caring Premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 March 2026 |
| Nadirah's | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 February 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 |
| Keelby Village Store Ltd | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 September 2025 |
| New Golden Cherry | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 10 September 2025 |
| Crunchy Frog Catering | Mobile caterer | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 September 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in West Lindsey
How many food businesses does West Lindsey rate?
West Lindsey publishes food hygiene ratings for 875 businesses, of which 709 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?
22 food businesses in West Lindsey hold a rating of 2 or below, including 3 rated 0 and 19 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
- 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
- Alfie's Deli 5 - Very good
- Alfred Enderby 5 - Very good
- All Angels Tea Room and Thriftys 5 - Very good
- Allison's Domestic Services 5 - Very good
- Amanda's Bakes and Bites 5 - Very good
- Arthur's Bakehouse 5 - Very good
- Ashleigh Farm 5 - Very good
- Aspens Services Ltd 5 - Very good
- Ayus Ayurveda Lifecare Clinic 5 - Very good
- Bar Six 5 - Very good
- Barney's Churros 5 - Very good
- Beau Monde Events Ltd 5 - Very good
- Beckside Pre-School and Nursery 5 - Very good
- Beijing Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Best Buy Foods 5 - Very good
- Between 2 Buns 5 - Very good
- Bfit Lincs Gym 5 - Very good
- Bhaji 5 - Very good
- 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 Ice Cream Ltd 5 - Very good
- Blyton Park Driving Centre 5 - Very good
- Blyton Shooting Ground 5 - Very good
- Bobbins Bakes and Cakes 5 - Very good
- Bottle And Glass 5 - Very good
- Bowser Brothers 5 - Very good
- Brampton Dales Farm 5 - Very good
- Bransby Horses 5 - Very good
- Bridleway Bed and Breakfast 5 - Very good
- Briony Arber Butchers Ltd 5 - Very good
- Burger Brains 5 - Very good
- Burton Hathow Preparatory School 5 - Very good
- Butcher Nook Club 5 - Very good
- Butchers Arms 5 - Very good
- Buzz Bar 5 - Very good
- Caddy's Kabin 5 - Very good
- Caddys Choice Coffee 5 - Very good
- Caenby Corner Garage 5 - Very good
- Cafe Franko 5 - Very good
- Cafe Walton 5 - Very good
- Caistor Arts & Heritage Centre 5 - Very good
- Caistor Chippy 5 - Very good
- Caistor Church Of England And Methodist Primary School 5 - Very good
- Caistor Food Bank 5 - Very good
- Caistor Grammar School 5 - Very good
- Caistor Sports And Social Club 5 - Very good
- Cake & Thistle 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-07-02. Browse all UK councils →