Seafood Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Lindsey
Seafood Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 June 2018, more than 8 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: Spanish City, High Street, Mablethorpe Ln12 1al
How it compares in East Lindsey
In East Lindsey, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Seafood Bar sits behind roughly 1,920 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,920 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ← Seafood Bar | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Seafood Bar 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 Seafood Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play Mablethorpe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Mr G'S Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2022 |
| Pit Stop Diner Mobile caterer | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Jacksons Catering Mobile caterer | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2019 |
| Burger Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Mablethorpe Rock & Ices Ltd Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2018 |
| Fantasia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Roosters Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
Questions about Seafood Bar
What is Seafood Bar's food hygiene rating?
Seafood Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Lindsey Council on 22 June 2018.
Is Seafood Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Seafood Bar last inspected?
Seafood Bar was last inspected on 22 June 2018, more than 8 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 Seafood Bar?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Seafood Bar compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while Seafood Bar holds a 4. 140 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Seafood Bar 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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