Clarence House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Lindsey
Clarence House holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the hotel and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Clarence House was inspected on 30 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 1% of rated food businesses in East Lindsey score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all East Lindsey ratings →
Address: 32 South Parade, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 3HW
How this rating has changed
Clarence House has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 30 July 2026, and now holds a 1. A rating of 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2026 | 5 1 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in East Lindsey
A 1 is rare: only 16 of 2,243 rated places in East Lindsey score this low, about one in 140. 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 | 1,994 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 142 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 80 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ← Clarence House | |
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 96 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Clarence House the inspector recorded concerns over 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 Clarence House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greystones Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2018 |
| Fairfax Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Atlantis Adventure Golf And Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2019 |
| Great British Rock Shop Retailers - other | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
| Chantry Villa Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2022 |
| Atlantic Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Chunky Monkey Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Delicious Donuts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about Clarence House
What is Clarence House's food hygiene rating?
Clarence House has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by East Lindsey Council on 30 July 2026.
Is Clarence House safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The hotel 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 Clarence House last inspected?
Clarence House was last inspected on 30 July 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 Clarence House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", 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 Clarence House compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,243 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while Clarence House holds a 1. 16 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Clarence House 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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Is this your business?
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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Understanding this rating
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Clarence House is one of 448 rated food businesses in Skegness. See every hygiene rating in Skegness →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.e-lindsey.gov.uk/
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