The Grafton food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Lindsey
The Grafton holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 15 Seaview Road, Skegness, Lincs, PE25 1BW
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The Grafton 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 Grafton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Grafton 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 Grafton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Efess Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Clumber House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2024 |
| Aroma Italian Restaurant Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Blue Lagoon Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Dannos Retailers - other | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Cookhouse And Pub & Premier Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Derbyshire Childrens Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2018 |
Questions about The Grafton
What is The Grafton's food hygiene rating?
The Grafton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 29 October 2025.
Is The Grafton 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Grafton last inspected?
The Grafton was last inspected on 29 October 2025, 8 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 Grafton?
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 Grafton 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 Grafton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Grafton 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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The Grafton is one of 19 rated food businesses in Lincs. See every hygiene rating in Lincs →
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