Kirkstead Old Mill Cottage food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Lindsey
Kirkstead Old Mill Cottage 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 23 June 2017, more than 9 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: Kirkstead Old Mill Cottage, Tattershall Road, Kirkstead Lincolnshire, LN10 6UQ
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Kirkstead Old Mill Cottage 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% | ← Kirkstead Old Mill Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Kirkstead Old Mill Cottage 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 Kirkstead Old Mill Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Abbey Lodge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Woodhall Spa United Fc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2019 |
| St Hughs School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Sainsbury'S Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2019 |
| Russell Green Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Claremont Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2019 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Woodhall Spa Food Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2018 |
| Reg Archers Quality F & C Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
Questions about Kirkstead Old Mill Cottage
What is Kirkstead Old Mill Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Kirkstead Old Mill Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 23 June 2017.
Is Kirkstead Old Mill Cottage 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 Kirkstead Old Mill Cottage last inspected?
Kirkstead Old Mill Cottage was last inspected on 23 June 2017, more than 9 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 Kirkstead Old Mill Cottage?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kirkstead Old Mill Cottage 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 Kirkstead Old Mill Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Kirkstead Old Mill Cottage 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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