The Cheese Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Lindsey
The Cheese Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 108 Eastgate, Louth, LN11 9AA
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The Cheese Shop 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 Cheese Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Cheese Shop 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 Cheese Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Dales & Sons (Louth) Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2020 |
| Asha Indian Restaurant Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Meridian Meats Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2019 |
| Allure Gifts And Coffee Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| B & M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Delicious Happiness Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Lincs Hog Roaster Ltd Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2021 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
Questions about The Cheese Shop
What is The Cheese Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Cheese Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 9 January 2025.
Is The Cheese Shop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cheese Shop last inspected?
The Cheese Shop was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 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 Cheese Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Cheese Shop 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 Cheese Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Cheese Shop 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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Understanding this rating
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