The Gardener's Retreat food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
The Gardener's Retreat holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 January 2026, 6 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: Louth Garden Centre, Legbourne Road, Louth, LN11 8LQ
How it compares in East Lindsey
In East Lindsey, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Gardener's Retreat sits behind roughly 1,920 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,920 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ← The Gardener's Retreat | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The 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 The Gardener's Retreat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter/Kenwick Deli Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Aqua Vita Health Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Magna Vitae School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Dimensions School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
Questions about The Gardener's Retreat
What is The Gardener's Retreat's food hygiene rating?
The Gardener's Retreat has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Lindsey Council on 6 January 2026.
Is The Gardener's Retreat safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Gardener's Retreat last inspected?
The Gardener's Retreat was last inspected on 6 January 2026, 6 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 The Gardener's Retreat?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The 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, while The Gardener's Retreat holds a 4. 140 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The 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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