First College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Lindsey
First College holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 August 2021, more than 4 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: First College, North Parade, Skegness, PE25 1BY
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts First College 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% | ← First College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 First College 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 First College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Lagoon Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Dannos Retailers - other | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Clumber House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2024 |
| Cookhouse And Pub & Premier Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Efess Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Aroma Italian Restaurant Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Captain Kids Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
Questions about First College
What is First College's food hygiene rating?
First College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 6 August 2021.
Is First College 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was First College last inspected?
First College was last inspected on 6 August 2021, more than 4 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 First College?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 First College 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 First College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects First College 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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