Scarbrough Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Lindsey
Scarbrough Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 29 July 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 29 Scarbrough Avenue, Skegness, PE25 2TQ
How it compares in East Lindsey
In East Lindsey, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Scarbrough Hotel 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% | ← Scarbrough Hotel | |
| 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 Scarbrough Hotel 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 Scarbrough Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beachdene Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Halcyon Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2018 |
| Cafe Dansant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Derbyshire Childrens Home Caring Premises | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2018 |
| Ellerslee Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2018 |
| Craigside Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2018 |
| Beachlands Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Dan'S Ice Creams Mobile caterer | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2017 |
Questions about Scarbrough Hotel
What is Scarbrough Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Scarbrough Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Lindsey Council on 29 July 2022.
Is Scarbrough Hotel 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Scarbrough Hotel last inspected?
Scarbrough Hotel was last inspected on 29 July 2022, more than 3 years 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 Scarbrough Hotel?
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 Scarbrough Hotel 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 Scarbrough Hotel holds a 4. 140 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Scarbrough Hotel 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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