The Big Chair Company food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
The Big Chair Company 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 11 October 2023, more than 2 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: 3 The Wong, Horncastle, LN9 6EB
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The Big Chair Company among the 1,919 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 | 1,919 | 89% | ← The Big Chair Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 80 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 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 Big Chair Company 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 Big Chair Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2019 |
| Horncastle Town Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| The Wong Day Service School/college/university | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2020 |
| Mermaid Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Harpars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Over 50'S Youth Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2019 |
| Horncastle Fruit And Veg Retailers - other | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2020 |
| Bar Unico Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about The Big Chair Company
What is The Big Chair Company's food hygiene rating?
The Big Chair Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 11 October 2023.
Is The Big Chair Company 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 Big Chair Company last inspected?
The Big Chair Company was last inspected on 11 October 2023, more than 2 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 The Big Chair Company?
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 Big Chair Company compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and The Big Chair Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Big Chair Company 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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