The Mall food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lindsey
The Mall 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 30 January 2025, 17 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: The Mall Hotel, Station Road, Woodhall Spa, LN10 6QL
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The Mall 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 Mall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Mall 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 Mall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stations Retailers - other | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 November 2025 |
| Golden Phoenix Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Luxe Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Silk Orchid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2017 |
| Sweet Emporium Woodhall Spa Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Zucci Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 18 December 2023 |
| Little Dorrit's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 April 2026 |
| Pizza Latina Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about The Mall
What is The Mall's food hygiene rating?
The Mall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 30 January 2025.
Is The Mall 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 Mall last inspected?
The Mall was last inspected on 30 January 2025, 17 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 The Mall?
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 The Mall 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 Mall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Mall 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Mall is one of 45 rated food businesses in Woodhall Spa. See every hygiene rating in Woodhall Spa →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.e-lindsey.gov.uk/
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