Badgers Barn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
Badgers Barn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 April 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: Grange Leisure Park, Alford Road, Mablethorpe Lincolnshire, LN12 1NE
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Badgers Barn 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% | ← Badgers Barn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 92 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 Badgers Barn 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 Badgers Barn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Cart Shed Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Camping and Caravanning Club Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Fitzwilliam Care Centre Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Mablethorpe Primary School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Old Mill House B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2022 |
| Orchard House Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
Questions about Badgers Barn
What is Badgers Barn's food hygiene rating?
Badgers Barn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 10 April 2024.
Is Badgers Barn 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Badgers Barn last inspected?
Badgers Barn was last inspected on 10 April 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 Badgers Barn?
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 Badgers Barn compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,163 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and Badgers Barn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Badgers Barn 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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