The Holly Tree Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lindsey
The Holly Tree Pub 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
The rating dates from 9 October 2015, more than 10 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: And Leisure Complex, Holly Tree Cottage, Steeping Road Thorpe St Peter Skegness, PE24 4QT
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The Holly Tree Pub 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 Holly Tree Pub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Holly Tree 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 Holly Tree Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lymn Bank Farm Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2022 |
| Magdalen Primary School School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| D-D Refreshments Mobile caterer | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Wainfleet Hall School/college/university | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2020 |
| Sticky Fingers Sweets N Treats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Batemans Visitors Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| All Saints Church Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2019 |
| Suttons Plaice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2017 |
Questions about The Holly Tree Pub
What is The Holly Tree Pub's food hygiene rating?
The Holly Tree Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 9 October 2015.
Is The Holly Tree Pub 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 Holly Tree Pub last inspected?
The Holly Tree Pub was last inspected on 9 October 2015, more than 10 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 Holly Tree 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Holly Tree Pub 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 Holly Tree Pub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Holly Tree 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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