White Cottage Bed And Breakfast food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Lindsey
White Cottage Bed And Breakfast holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 December 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: White Cottage, Mill Lane, Keal Cotes Lincolnshire, PE23 4AJ
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts White Cottage Bed And Breakfast 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% | ← White Cottage Bed And Breakfast | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 White Cottage Bed And Breakfast 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 White Cottage Bed And Breakfast, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coach House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Food Station Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2021 |
| Yellow Belly Deli (Stickney Car Boot) Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 March 2026 |
| Coffee Cup Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2019 |
Questions about White Cottage Bed And Breakfast
What is White Cottage Bed And Breakfast's food hygiene rating?
White Cottage Bed And Breakfast has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 3 December 2019.
Is White Cottage Bed And Breakfast 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was White Cottage Bed And Breakfast last inspected?
White Cottage Bed And Breakfast was last inspected on 3 December 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 White Cottage Bed And Breakfast?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 White Cottage Bed And Breakfast 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 White Cottage Bed And Breakfast is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects White Cottage Bed And Breakfast 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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