Mermaid Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
Mermaid Cafe 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 19 February 2026, 4 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: The Dunes Gardens, Quebec Road, Mablethorpe Ln12 1rg
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Mermaid Cafe 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% | ← Mermaid Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mermaid Cafe 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 Mermaid Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Falcon Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2019 |
| Mini Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Owners Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2018 |
| Papa John'S Takeaway/sandwich shop | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Quayside Pub/bar/nightclub | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Seaside Treats Takeaway/sandwich shop | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Cooks Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2024 |
Questions about Mermaid Cafe
What is Mermaid Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Mermaid Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 19 February 2026.
Is Mermaid Cafe 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 Mermaid Cafe last inspected?
Mermaid Cafe was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 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 Mermaid Cafe?
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 Mermaid Cafe 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 Mermaid Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Mermaid Cafe 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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