Pier Side Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
Pier Side Cafe 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 15 April 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Ice Cream Kiosk, Scarbrough Esplanade, Skegness
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Pier Side Cafe 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% | ← Pier Side Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pier Side Cafe 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.
Questions about Pier Side Cafe
What is Pier Side Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Pier Side Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 15 April 2026.
Is Pier Side Cafe 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 Pier Side Cafe last inspected?
Pier Side Cafe was last inspected on 15 April 2026, 3 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 Pier Side Cafe?
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 Pier Side Cafe 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 Pier Side Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Pier Side Cafe 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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