The Massingberd Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lindsey
The Massingberd Arms 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 29 March 2019, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Massingberd Arms, Brinkhill Road, South Ormsby Lincolnshire, LN11 8QS
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The Massingberd Arms 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 Massingberd Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Massingberd Arms 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 Massingberd Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ormsby Events Ltd Mobile caterer | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2021 |
| Lincolnshire Educational Support Services School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Massingberd-Mundy Distillery Ltd Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2020 |
| The Vine B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2019 |
| High Barn Farm Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 January 2017 |
| Academy Of Colour Therapeutics School/college/university | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Mansion Farm Shop Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2021 |
| Secret Passage Supper Club Mobile caterer | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2020 |
Questions about The Massingberd Arms
What is The Massingberd Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Massingberd Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 29 March 2019.
Is The Massingberd Arms 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 Massingberd Arms last inspected?
The Massingberd Arms was last inspected on 29 March 2019, more than 7 years 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 Massingberd Arms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Massingberd Arms 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 Massingberd Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Massingberd Arms 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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