The Prussian Queen food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lindsey
The Prussian Queen holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the pub requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: The Prussian Queen was inspected on 16 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 1% of rated food businesses in East Lindsey score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all East Lindsey ratings →
Address: The Prussian Queen, Main Road, Saltfleetby Louth, LN11 7TP
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
The Prussian Queen has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 16 July 2026, and now holds a 0. A rating of 0 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2025 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
| 16 July 2026 | 5 0 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in East Lindsey
A 0 is rare: only 5 of 2,243 rated places in East Lindsey score this low, about one in 449. By contrast 89% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 142 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 80 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ← The Prussian Queen |
A further 96 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Prussian Queen the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Prussian Queen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alderson House Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Mams Little Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Windmill Garage & Store Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2017 |
| Saltfleet Manor House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2020 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 25 May 2022 |
| New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Shelly's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2026 |
| Joe's Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Questions about The Prussian Queen
What is The Prussian Queen's food hygiene rating?
The Prussian Queen has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by East Lindsey Council on 16 July 2026.
Is The Prussian Queen safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The pub may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was The Prussian Queen last inspected?
The Prussian Queen was last inspected on 16 July 2026, a month 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 Prussian Queen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Prussian Queen compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,243 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while The Prussian Queen holds a 0. 5 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Prussian Queen 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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A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at East Lindsey, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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