The Ragged Apron food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
The Ragged Apron 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 6 November 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: The Ragged Apron, 195 Witham Road, Woodhall Spa, LN10 6QX
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The Ragged Apron 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% | ← The Ragged Apron | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Ragged Apron 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 Ragged Apron, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee & Cake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Jj'S Garage Retailers - other | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 431 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 November 2024 |
| Woodhall Spa United Fc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2019 |
| Quintessentially British Catering Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2019 |
| Claremont Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2019 |
| Reg Archers Quality F & C Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| St Andrews Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2017 |
Questions about The Ragged Apron
What is The Ragged Apron's food hygiene rating?
The Ragged Apron has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 6 November 2024.
Is The Ragged Apron 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 The Ragged Apron last inspected?
The Ragged Apron was last inspected on 6 November 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 The Ragged Apron?
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 The Ragged Apron 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 The Ragged Apron is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Ragged Apron 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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