The Elder Tree Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lindsey
The Elder Tree Inn 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 7 December 2019, more than 6 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: The Elder Tree Inn, Main Street, Horsington Woodhall Spa, LN10 5EX
How it compares in East Lindsey
In East Lindsey, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Elder Tree Inn 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 Elder Tree Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Elder Tree 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 Elder Tree Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Winter Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| The Kettle & Cake At Waddingworth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2021 |
| Bucknall Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2018 |
| Nightingale House Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Sharpe'S Sundae'S Mobile caterer | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2025 |
| Village Limits Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Sunset Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Time Away Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2018 |
Questions about The Elder Tree Inn
What is The Elder Tree Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Elder Tree Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Lindsey Council on 7 December 2019.
Is The Elder Tree Inn 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 Elder Tree Inn last inspected?
The Elder Tree Inn was last inspected on 7 December 2019, more than 6 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 Elder Tree Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Elder Tree 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, while The Elder Tree Inn holds a 4. 140 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Elder Tree 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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