The Karema food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Lindsey
The Karema 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 13 February 2020, more than 6 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: Karema Guest Accommodation, 17 Sunningdale Drive, Skegness, PE25 1BB
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The Karema 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 Karema | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Karema 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 Karema, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efess Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Clumber House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2024 |
| Aroma Italian Restaurant Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Blue Lagoon Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Dannos Retailers - other | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Ellerslee Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2018 |
| Cookhouse And Pub & Premier Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about The Karema
What is The Karema's food hygiene rating?
The Karema has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 13 February 2020.
Is The Karema 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 Karema last inspected?
The Karema was last inspected on 13 February 2020, more than 6 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 The Karema?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Karema 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 Karema is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Karema 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 official record is held by the council: http://www.e-lindsey.gov.uk/
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