Creek Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lindsey
Creek Tavern 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 15 October 2023, more than 2 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: Creek Tavern, Sea Road, Anderby Creek Skegness, PE24 5XW
How it compares in East Lindsey
In East Lindsey, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Creek Tavern 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% | ← Creek Tavern | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Creek Tavern 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 Creek Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderby Beach Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2018 |
| Popa'S Kitchen & Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2023 |
| Ravenna Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2024 |
| Vinny's Pizza Mobile caterer | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Anderby Village Hall Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Creekside Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
Questions about Creek Tavern
What is Creek Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Creek Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Lindsey Council on 15 October 2023.
Is Creek Tavern 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 Creek Tavern last inspected?
Creek Tavern was last inspected on 15 October 2023, more than 2 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 Creek Tavern?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Creek Tavern 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 Creek Tavern holds a 4. 140 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Creek Tavern 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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