Shelly's Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
Shelly's Kitchen 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
This is a fresh result: Shelly's Kitchen was inspected on 5 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in East Lindsey score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Lindsey ratings →
Address: New Inn, Main Road, Saltfleet Louth, LN11 7RZ
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How this rating has changed
Shelly's Kitchen was re-inspected on 5 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Shelly's Kitchen among the 1,994 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 | 1,994 | 89% | ← Shelly's Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 142 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 80 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 96 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 Shelly's Kitchen 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 Shelly's Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Saltfleet Manor House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2020 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 191 yards away | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 25 May 2022 |
| Joe's Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Windmill Garage & Store Retailers - other | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2017 |
| Seawaves Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2019 |
| The Boat House & Show Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| The Shop Retailers - other | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2022 |
Questions about Shelly's Kitchen
What is Shelly's Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Shelly's Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 5 August 2026.
Is Shelly's Kitchen 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 Shelly's Kitchen last inspected?
Shelly's Kitchen was last inspected on 5 August 2026, a month 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 Shelly's Kitchen?
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 Shelly's Kitchen compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,243 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and Shelly's Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Shelly's Kitchen 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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