Southwold Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Lindsey
Southwold Hotel 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 5 September 2022, more than 3 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: 16 Sea View Road, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 1BW
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Southwold Hotel 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% | ← Southwold Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Southwold Hotel 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 Southwold Hotel, 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 Southwold Hotel
What is Southwold Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Southwold Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 5 September 2022.
Is Southwold Hotel 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 Southwold Hotel last inspected?
Southwold Hotel was last inspected on 5 September 2022, more than 3 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 Southwold Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Southwold Hotel 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 Southwold Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Southwold Hotel 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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