North Cotes Butts food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
North Cotes Butts 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 2025, 7 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: North Cotes Butts Gun Club, Kenneth Campbell Road, North Cotes Grimsby, DN36 5XU
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts North Cotes Butts 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% | ← North Cotes Butts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 North Cotes Butts 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 North Cotes Butts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noah's Ark Nursery Caring Premises | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| New Tribes Mission Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| North Cotes Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
Questions about North Cotes Butts
What is North Cotes Butts's food hygiene rating?
North Cotes Butts has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 21 November 2025.
Is North Cotes Butts 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 North Cotes Butts last inspected?
North Cotes Butts was last inspected on 21 November 2025, 7 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 North Cotes Butts?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does North Cotes Butts 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 North Cotes Butts is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects North Cotes Butts 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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