The Half Moon Hotel & Restaurant food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lindsey
The Half Moon Hotel & Restaurant holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 July 2022, more than 3 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: Half Moon Hotel, 25-28 West Street, Alford, LN13 9DG
How it compares in East Lindsey
In East Lindsey, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Half Moon Hotel & Restaurant sits behind roughly 1,919 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,919 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ← The Half Moon Hotel & Restaurant | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Half Moon Hotel & Restaurant 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 Half Moon Hotel & Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soul Foods Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Omega Drinks Ltd Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2022 |
| Lloyds Pharmacy Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2018 |
| The Pizza King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Bargain Johns Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily - Alford Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Mr Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Access Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
Questions about The Half Moon Hotel & Restaurant
What is The Half Moon Hotel & Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
The Half Moon Hotel & Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Lindsey Council on 27 July 2022.
Is The Half Moon Hotel & Restaurant safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Half Moon Hotel & Restaurant last inspected?
The Half Moon Hotel & Restaurant was last inspected on 27 July 2022, more than 3 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 Half Moon Hotel & Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Half Moon Hotel & Restaurant compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while The Half Moon Hotel & Restaurant holds a 4. 140 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Half Moon Hotel & Restaurant 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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