The Garden City Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lindsey
The Garden City Pub 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 May 2024, more than 2 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: Garden City Club, Roman Bank, Skegness, PE25 1QP
How it compares in East Lindsey
In East Lindsey, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Garden City Pub sits behind roughly 1,920 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,920 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ← The Garden City Pub | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Garden City Pub 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 Garden City Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beachcomber Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Cheers Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2025 |
| Barn Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2025 |
| Cozy Crumbs Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Beachcomber Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Centre Stage Cabaret Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Coral Beach & Coast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about The Garden City Pub
What is The Garden City Pub's food hygiene rating?
The Garden City Pub has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Lindsey Council on 7 May 2024.
Is The Garden City Pub 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 Garden City Pub last inspected?
The Garden City Pub was last inspected on 7 May 2024, more than 2 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 Garden City Pub?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Garden City Pub compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,163 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while The Garden City Pub holds a 4. 140 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Garden City Pub 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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