Access Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
Access Cafe 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 17 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Alford Community Church Access Centre, 47 West Street, Alford, LN13 9EZ
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Access Cafe 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% | ← Access Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Access Cafe 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 Access Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Local Extra Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 November 2025 |
| The Storehouse Church Alford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Lloyds Pharmacy Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2018 |
| The Manor House Other catering premises | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| The Half Moon Hotel & Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 174 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 July 2022 |
| Soul Foods Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Omega Drinks Ltd Retailers - other | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2022 |
| The Pizza King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
Questions about Access Cafe
What is Access Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Access Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 17 October 2024.
Is Access Cafe 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 Access Cafe last inspected?
Access Cafe was last inspected on 17 October 2024, 20 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 Access Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Access Cafe 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 Access Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Access Cafe 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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