Gill Marsh Forecourts Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Lindsey
Gill Marsh Forecourts Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 March 2024, more than 2 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: Ulceby Cross Filling Station, Ulceby Cross, Ulceby Alford, LN13 0EY
How it compares in East Lindsey
In East Lindsey, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Gill Marsh Forecourts Ltd sits behind roughly 1,920 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,920 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ← Gill Marsh Forecourts Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Gill Marsh Forecourts Ltd 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 Gill Marsh Forecourts Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| F W Read & Sons Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 February 2026 |
| High Barn Farm Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 January 2017 |
Questions about Gill Marsh Forecourts Ltd
What is Gill Marsh Forecourts Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Gill Marsh Forecourts Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Lindsey Council on 12 March 2024.
Is Gill Marsh Forecourts Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gill Marsh Forecourts Ltd last inspected?
Gill Marsh Forecourts Ltd was last inspected on 12 March 2024, more than 2 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 Gill Marsh Forecourts Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gill Marsh Forecourts Ltd compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while Gill Marsh Forecourts Ltd holds a 4. 140 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Gill Marsh Forecourts Ltd 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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