Harpars food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
Harpars 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 22 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 6 South Street, Horncastle, LN9 6DT
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Harpars 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% | ← Harpars | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Harpars 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 Harpars, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mermaid Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| The Big Chair Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Horncastle Fruit And Veg Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2020 |
| Ship Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2021 |
| The Ship Pub/bar/nightclub | 149 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Derek Myers & Sons Manufacturers/packers | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2022 |
| High Street Discount Retailers - other | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Myers Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
Questions about Harpars
What is Harpars's food hygiene rating?
Harpars has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 22 January 2026.
Is Harpars 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 Harpars last inspected?
Harpars was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 months 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 Harpars?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Harpars 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 Harpars is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Harpars 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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