The Blue Fin food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
The Blue Fin 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 25 January 2025, 17 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: 3-5 Lumley Avenue, Skegness, PE25 2AH
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The Blue Fin 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 Blue Fin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Blue Fin 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 Blue Fin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchills Pub/bar/nightclub | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Artisan Coffee Design Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Domino'S Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Flippers Restaurant & Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2019 |
| Harris'S Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Darcy's Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2025 |
Questions about The Blue Fin
What is The Blue Fin's food hygiene rating?
The Blue Fin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 25 January 2025.
Is The Blue Fin 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 Blue Fin last inspected?
The Blue Fin was last inspected on 25 January 2025, 17 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 The Blue Fin?
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 The Blue Fin 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 Blue Fin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Blue Fin 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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