Turks Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lindsey
Turks Head 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 2 July 2025, 12 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: Turks Head, 1 Aswell Street, Louth, LN11 9BA
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Turks Head among the 1,919 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 | 1,919 | 89% | ← Turks Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 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 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 Turks Head 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 Turks Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deedar Express Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Buttercup & Sage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2021 |
| Efes Kebab & Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Lee'S Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Marmaris Pizzas Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2022 |
| Joseph Morton Pub/bar/nightclub | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Babbits Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Louth Independent Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2019 |
Questions about Turks Head
What is Turks Head's food hygiene rating?
Turks Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 2 July 2025.
Is Turks Head 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 Turks Head last inspected?
Turks Head was last inspected on 2 July 2025, 12 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 Turks Head?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Turks Head compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and Turks Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Turks Head 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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