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The Tin Man food hygiene rating

Retailers - other · East Lindsey

The Tin Man holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 31 October 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: 5 Dorothy Crescent, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 2BU

How it compares in East Lindsey

That puts The Tin Man 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.

Every rated food business in East Lindsey
5 out of 5 1,920 89% ← The Tin Man
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

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 Tin Man 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 Tin Man, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Bedfords Fruit & Veg Retailers - other 149 yards away 5 - Very good 23 April 2019
Cosy Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 178 yards away 5 - Very good 23 October 2025
Burger Nation Takeaway/sandwich shop 213 yards away 5 - Very good 22 April 2025
Craigside Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 284 yards away 5 - Very good 5 February 2018
Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 300 yards away 5 - Very good 10 March 2020
Dee'S Pitstop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 310 yards away 5 - Very good 8 December 2025
Domino'S Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 311 yards away 5 - Very good 21 February 2025
Artisan Coffee Design Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 318 yards away 5 - Very good 11 June 2025

Questions about The Tin Man

What is The Tin Man's food hygiene rating?

The Tin Man has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 31 October 2020.

Is The Tin Man 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was The Tin Man last inspected?

The Tin Man was last inspected on 31 October 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 The Tin Man?

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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does The Tin Man 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 Tin Man is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

East Lindsey Council inspects The Tin Man 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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Understanding this rating

More food hygiene ratings near here

The Tin Man is one of 434 rated food businesses in Skegness. See every hygiene rating in Skegness

East Lindsey inspects and rates 2,255 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in East Lindsey

The official record is held by the council: http://www.e-lindsey.gov.uk/

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