The George Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lindsey
The George Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 November 2025, 7 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: The George, 13 High Street, Alford Lincolnshire, LN13 9DS
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The George Inn 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 George Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 George Inn 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 George Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| F P & L A Saywell Retailers - other | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Panda House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| The Jolly Friar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Naughty But Nice Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 May 2026 |
| Angelenes Patisserie Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Sairam Alford Convenience Store Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Cafe On The Cobbles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2025 |
| Marina's Attic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about The George Inn
What is The George Inn's food hygiene rating?
The George Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 25 November 2025.
Is The George Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The George Inn last inspected?
The George Inn was last inspected on 25 November 2025, 7 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 The George Inn?
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 George Inn 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 George Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The George Inn 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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