The Abbey Lodge Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lindsey
The Abbey Lodge Inn 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 July 2025, 11 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: Abbey Lodge, Tattershall Road, Kirkstead Woodhall Spa, LN10 6UQ
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The Abbey Lodge Inn 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 Abbey Lodge Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Abbey Lodge Inn 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 Abbey Lodge Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkstead Old Mill Cottage Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2017 |
| Woodhall Spa United Fc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2019 |
| St Hughs School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Sainsbury'S Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2019 |
| Claremont Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2019 |
| Reg Archers Quality F & C Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Russell Green Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Nhp Of Sibsey Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
Questions about The Abbey Lodge Inn
What is The Abbey Lodge Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Abbey Lodge Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 30 July 2025.
Is The Abbey Lodge Inn 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 Abbey Lodge Inn last inspected?
The Abbey Lodge Inn was last inspected on 30 July 2025, 11 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 Abbey Lodge Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Abbey Lodge 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, and The Abbey Lodge Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Abbey Lodge 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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