The Crown Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lindsey
The Crown Inn holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the pub requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 25 May 2022, more than 4 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: The Crown Inn, Pump Lane, Saltfleet Lincolnshire, LN11 7RL
How it compares in East Lindsey
A 0 is rare: only 4 of 2,162 rated places in East Lindsey score this low, about one in 541. 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% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ← The Crown Inn |
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 Major 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 The Crown Inn 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 The Crown Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltfleet Manor House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2020 |
| Shelly's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 191 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Joe's Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Seawaves Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2019 |
| The Boat House & Show Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| The Shop Retailers - other | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2022 |
| Windmill Garage & Store Retailers - other | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2017 |
Questions about The Crown Inn
What is The Crown Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Crown Inn has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by East Lindsey Council on 25 May 2022.
Is The Crown Inn safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The pub may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was The Crown Inn last inspected?
The Crown Inn was last inspected on 25 May 2022, more than 4 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 Crown Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major 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 The Crown Inn 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 The Crown Inn holds a 0. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Crown Inn 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 0 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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