The Fleece food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lindsey
The Fleece 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 22 February 2025, 16 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 Fleece Inn, 3 Market Place, Burgh le Marsh Skegness, PE24 5JW
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The Fleece among the 1,920 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 | 1,920 | 89% | ← The Fleece | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 92 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Fleece 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 Fleece, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Mill Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2018 |
| Burgh Community Complex Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Roman Bank Bakery Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| The White Hart Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 121 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 March 2026 |
| The Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2019 |
| Everyday Convenience Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Burgh Le Marsh Tea Room (At The Windmill) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
Questions about The Fleece
What is The Fleece's food hygiene rating?
The Fleece has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 22 February 2025.
Is The Fleece 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 Fleece last inspected?
The Fleece was last inspected on 22 February 2025, 16 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 Fleece?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fleece compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,163 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and The Fleece is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Fleece 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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