The Boars Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lindsey
The Boars 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
This is a fresh result: The Boars Head was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Boars Head, 12 Newmarket, Louth Ln11 9hh, LN11 9EQ
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The Boars Head among the 1,920 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 | 1,920 | 89% | ← The Boars Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 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 The Boars 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 The Boars Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esso Newmarket (Asda Express Newmarket PFS) Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Co-Operative Society Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Hunters Takeaway/sandwich shop | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Kidgate Primary Academy School/college/university | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Babbits Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Buttercup & Sage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2021 |
| Efes Kebab & Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Lee'S Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
Questions about The Boars Head
What is The Boars Head's food hygiene rating?
The Boars Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 20 May 2026.
Is The Boars 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 The Boars Head last inspected?
The Boars Head was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month 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 Boars 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 The Boars Head compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and The Boars Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Boars 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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