Mr Whippy food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · East Lindsey
Mr Whippy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 June 2022, more than 4 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: East View Cottage, Bonthorpe Road, Willoughby Alford, LN13 9TA
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Mr Whippy 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% | ← Mr Whippy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mr Whippy 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 Mr Whippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Helenas C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| The Willoughby Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 May 2025 |
| Mr J R Coppin Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2018 |
| The Gables Residential Care Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Alford Childrens Centre School/college/university | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Alford Primary School School/college/university | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Wren Farm Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2021 |
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about Mr Whippy
What is Mr Whippy's food hygiene rating?
Mr Whippy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 22 June 2022.
Is Mr Whippy 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mr Whippy last inspected?
Mr Whippy was last inspected on 22 June 2022, more than 4 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 Mr Whippy?
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 Mr Whippy 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 Mr Whippy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Mr Whippy 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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