Value For Money food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Lindsey
Value For Money 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 10 January 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: 13 Bull Ring, Horncastle, LN9 5HU
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Value For Money 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% | ← Value For Money | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Value For Money 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 Value For Money, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ship Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2021 |
| The Ship Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Derek Myers & Sons Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2022 |
| High Street Discount Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Myers Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| The Bull Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| The Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Shine Lincolnshire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
Questions about Value For Money
What is Value For Money's food hygiene rating?
Value For Money has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 10 January 2019.
Is Value For Money 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 Value For Money last inspected?
Value For Money was last inspected on 10 January 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 Value For Money?
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 Value For Money 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 Value For Money is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Value For Money 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Value For Money and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Value For Money is one of 68 rated food businesses in Horncastle. See every hygiene rating in Horncastle →
East Lindsey inspects and rates 2,255 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in East Lindsey →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.e-lindsey.gov.uk/
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →