Wainfleet Hall food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Lindsey
Wainfleet Hall 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 11 March 2020, more than 6 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: Wainfleet Hall, Low Road, Wainfleet St Mary Skegness, PE24 4JG
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Wainfleet Hall 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% | ← Wainfleet Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Wainfleet Hall 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 Wainfleet Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batemans Visitors Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Canton House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| S F Handson (Wainfleet) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| The Filling Station Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2022 |
| Co-Operative Society Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2017 |
| Mr A J Orme Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 July 2017 |
| Wainfleet Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| The Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about Wainfleet Hall
What is Wainfleet Hall's food hygiene rating?
Wainfleet Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 11 March 2020.
Is Wainfleet Hall 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 Wainfleet Hall last inspected?
Wainfleet Hall was last inspected on 11 March 2020, more than 6 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 Wainfleet Hall?
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 Wainfleet Hall 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 Wainfleet Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Wainfleet Hall 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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