South Farm Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
South Farm Tea Room 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
This is a fresh result: South Farm Tea Room was inspected on 27 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in East Lindsey score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Lindsey ratings →
Address: Caravan Park, South Farm, Huttoft Road, LN12 2RU
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How this rating has changed
South Farm Tea Room was re-inspected on 27 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts South Farm Tea Room among the 1,994 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 | 1,994 | 89% | ← South Farm Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 142 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 80 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 96 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 South Farm Tea Room 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 South Farm Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 November 2025 |
| Poplar Farm Shop Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2018 |
| Sutton On Sea Site Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Farmer Browns Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| The Swallows Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2020 |
| The Fat Seagull Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Deb'S Ices Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
Questions about South Farm Tea Room
What is South Farm Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
South Farm Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 27 August 2026.
Is South Farm Tea Room 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 South Farm Tea Room last inspected?
South Farm Tea Room was last inspected on 27 August 2026, within the last month. 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 South Farm Tea Room?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 South Farm Tea Room compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,243 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and South Farm Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects South Farm Tea Room 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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