Pop-In Doodles Diner food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
Pop-In Doodles Diner 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 11 November 2025, 8 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: 12 Market Place, Horncastle, LN9 5HB
How it compares in East Lindsey
In East Lindsey, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Pop-In Doodles Diner 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% | ← Pop-In Doodles Diner | |
| 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 Pop-In Doodles Diner 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 Pop-In Doodles Diner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horncastle Farmers Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2018 |
| Agra Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Golden Boy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2019 |
| Horncastle Kebab & Pizza Other catering premises | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Mantles Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2019 |
| Wok This Way Takeaway/sandwich shop | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2018 |
| Tanya'S Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
Questions about Pop-In Doodles Diner
What is Pop-In Doodles Diner's food hygiene rating?
Pop-In Doodles Diner has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Lindsey Council on 11 November 2025.
Is Pop-In Doodles Diner 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 Pop-In Doodles Diner last inspected?
Pop-In Doodles Diner was last inspected on 11 November 2025, 8 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 Pop-In Doodles Diner?
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 Pop-In Doodles Diner 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 Pop-In Doodles Diner holds a 3. 81 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Pop-In Doodles Diner 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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