Suttons Plaice food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
Suttons Plaice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 October 2017, more than 8 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: 45 High Street, Wainfleet, Skegness, PE24 4BH
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Suttons Plaice 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% | ← Suttons Plaice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Suttons Plaice 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 Suttons Plaice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2019 |
| Sticky Fingers Sweets N Treats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Wainfleet Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Woolpack Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 81 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 January 2025 |
| Wainfleet Local Post Office Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 March 2022 |
| The Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Wainfleet Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2017 |
| Mr A J Orme Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 July 2017 |
Questions about Suttons Plaice
What is Suttons Plaice's food hygiene rating?
Suttons Plaice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 25 October 2017.
Is Suttons Plaice 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Suttons Plaice last inspected?
Suttons Plaice was last inspected on 25 October 2017, more than 8 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 Suttons Plaice?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Suttons Plaice 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 Suttons Plaice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Suttons Plaice 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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