The Community Base food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
The Community Base 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 23 April 2019, more than 7 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: 40 Algitha Road, Skegness, PE25 2AJ
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The Community Base 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 Community Base | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Community Base 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 Community Base, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots Uk Ltd Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| Englemere Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Dan'S Ice Creams Mobile caterer | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2017 |
| Bon Appetite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2019 |
| Churchills Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Cafe Dansant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| C & C Sweets Retailers - other | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2025 |
Questions about The Community Base
What is The Community Base's food hygiene rating?
The Community Base has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 23 April 2019.
Is The Community Base 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 The Community Base last inspected?
The Community Base was last inspected on 23 April 2019, more than 7 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 Community Base?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Community Base 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 Community Base is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Community Base 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 Community Base is one of 434 rated food businesses in Skegness. See every hygiene rating in Skegness →
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