The Green Cottage Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
The Green Cottage Tea Room holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 November 2019, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 10 Vickers Lane, Louth, LN11 9PJ
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The Green Cottage Tea Room among the 1,920 places in East Lindsey holding top marks, 89% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,920 | 89% | ← The Green Cottage Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 93 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Green Cottage Tea Room none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Green Cottage Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto Restaurant Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Heron Frozen Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2020 |
| Co-Operative Society Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Lincs Hog Roaster Ltd Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2021 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Louth Pharmacy Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2019 |
| Louth Town And Country Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2018 |
| Entertaining Activities Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about The Green Cottage Tea Room
What is The Green Cottage Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
The Green Cottage Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 21 November 2019.
Is The Green Cottage Tea Room safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Green Cottage Tea Room last inspected?
The Green Cottage Tea Room was last inspected on 21 November 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Green Cottage Tea Room?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Green Cottage Tea Room compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and The Green Cottage Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Green Cottage Tea Room and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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