Gardener'S Retreat food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
Gardener'S Retreat 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 14 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Woodthorpe Garden Centre, Alford Road, Woodthorpe Alford, LN13 0DD
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Gardener'S Retreat 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% | ← Gardener'S Retreat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Gardener'S Retreat 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 Gardener'S Retreat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodthorpe Hall Country Store Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Woodys Bar And Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 March 2022 |
| St Margarets Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Ashtree House Res Care Home Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Link House Res Care Home Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Big Sky Alpacas Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2021 |
| Trudy'S Food Bar Mobile caterer | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2018 |
Questions about Gardener'S Retreat
What is Gardener'S Retreat's food hygiene rating?
Gardener'S Retreat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 14 January 2025.
Is Gardener'S Retreat 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 Gardener'S Retreat last inspected?
Gardener'S Retreat was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 17 months 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 Gardener'S Retreat?
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 Gardener'S Retreat 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 Gardener'S Retreat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Gardener'S Retreat 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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