Whistle & Flute food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Lincolnshire
Whistle & Flute holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 30 April 2026, 2 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: Whistle And Flute, Railway Street, Barnetby le Wold, DN38 6DG
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
A 1 is rare: only 22 of 1,338 rated places in North Lincolnshire score this low, about one in 61. By contrast 80% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,066 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ← Whistle & Flute | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 126 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Whistle & Flute the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Whistle & Flute, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-op Barnetby Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Barnetby Central Bowls Club Pavilion Other catering premises | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2022 |
| Barnetby Under 5s Pre School School/college/university | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2022 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2022 |
| Salt & Pepper Takeaway/sandwich shop | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Ginger Beard Catering Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Holcombe Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Rookery Farm Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2022 |
Questions about Whistle & Flute
What is Whistle & Flute's food hygiene rating?
Whistle & Flute has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 30 April 2026.
Is Whistle & Flute safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Whistle & Flute last inspected?
Whistle & Flute was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Whistle & Flute?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Whistle & Flute compare to other places in North Lincolnshire?
80% of the 1,338 rated food businesses in North Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, while Whistle & Flute holds a 1. 22 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects Whistle & Flute 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at North Lincolnshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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