Masons Arms & Chuck Burger food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lindsey
Masons Arms & Chuck Burger holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 14 May 2026, 2 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: Masons Arms Hotel, Cornmarket, Louth, LN11 9PY
How it compares in East Lindsey
A 1 is rare: only 11 of 2,162 rated places in East Lindsey score this low, about one in 197. By contrast 89% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,920 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ← Masons Arms & Chuck Burger | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Masons Arms & Chuck Burger the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Masons Arms & Chuck Burger, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blocktails Cocktail Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2019 |
| Augustino Artisan IL Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| J Smith & Sons Fruit & Veg (Louth Mkt) Retailers - other | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2019 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2018 |
| Crumbs & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Mawby'S Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2021 |
| 601 Club Café Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Cobbles Bar & Bar Castillejar Pub/bar/nightclub | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Masons Arms & Chuck Burger
What is Masons Arms & Chuck Burger's food hygiene rating?
Masons Arms & Chuck Burger has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by East Lindsey Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Masons Arms & Chuck Burger safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Masons Arms & Chuck Burger last inspected?
Masons Arms & Chuck Burger was last inspected on 14 May 2026, 2 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 Masons Arms & Chuck Burger?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Masons Arms & Chuck Burger compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while Masons Arms & Chuck Burger holds a 1. 11 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Masons Arms & Chuck Burger 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at East Lindsey, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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