R&BS food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
R&BS holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 19 July 2023, more than 2 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: Fantasy Island, Sea Lane, Ingoldmells, PE25 1RH
How it compares in East Lindsey
In East Lindsey, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so R&BS sits behind roughly 2,060 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,920 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ← R&BS | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 R&BS 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 R&BS, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Jacks/Castaways Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Crepe Queen Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Firsas Retail Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Frilly's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Fantasy Foods Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Big Top Family Show Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Clearance Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Edwinas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
Questions about R&BS
What is R&BS's food hygiene rating?
R&BS has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Lindsey Council on 19 July 2023.
Is R&BS safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was R&BS last inspected?
R&BS was last inspected on 19 July 2023, more than 2 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 R&BS?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does R&BS compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while R&BS holds a 3. 81 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects R&BS 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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