The White Bull food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lindsey
The White Bull holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 2 May 2025, 14 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: White Bull, 55 High Street, Coningsby Lincoln, LN4 4RB
How it compares in East Lindsey
In East Lindsey, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The White Bull sits behind roughly 2,059 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,919 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 80 | 4% | ← The White Bull | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The White Bull 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 White Bull, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef's Apron Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| The Cob Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Best Kebab And Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Charlies Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2018 |
| Coningsby Together Food Pantry Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Chipmunks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2022 |
| Ginger Cow Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
Questions about The White Bull
What is The White Bull's food hygiene rating?
The White Bull has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Lindsey Council on 2 May 2025.
Is The White Bull safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The White Bull last inspected?
The White Bull was last inspected on 2 May 2025, 14 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 White Bull?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The White Bull 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 White Bull holds a 3. 80 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The White Bull 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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