York Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Lindsey
York Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 11 September 2020, more than 5 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: York House, High Street, Mablethorpe, LN12 1EW
How it compares in East Lindsey
In East Lindsey, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so York Stores 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% | ← York Stores | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 York Stores 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 York Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mablethorpe Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Orchard House Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Mablethorpe Childrens Centre School/college/university | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Beech Lodge Caring Premises | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2017 |
| Oak Lodge Caring Premises | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Fitzwilliam Care Centre Caring Premises | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about York Stores
What is York Stores's food hygiene rating?
York Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Lindsey Council on 11 September 2020.
Is York Stores 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was York Stores last inspected?
York Stores was last inspected on 11 September 2020, more than 5 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 York Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does York Stores 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 York Stores holds a 4. 140 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects York Stores 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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York Stores is one of 158 rated food businesses in Mablethorpe. See every hygiene rating in Mablethorpe →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.e-lindsey.gov.uk/
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