The Winter Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
The Winter Cafe 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 10 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Horsington Village Hall, Main Street, Horsington, LN10 5EX
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The Winter Cafe 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 Winter Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Winter Cafe 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 Winter Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elder Tree Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 217 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 December 2019 |
| The Kettle & Cake At Waddingworth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2021 |
| Bucknall Primary School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2018 |
| Nightingale House Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Sharpe'S Sundae'S Mobile caterer | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2025 |
| Village Limits Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Sunset Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Time Away Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2018 |
Questions about The Winter Cafe
What is The Winter Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Winter Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 10 December 2024.
Is The Winter Cafe 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 Winter Cafe last inspected?
The Winter Cafe was last inspected on 10 December 2024, 19 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 Winter Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Winter Cafe 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 Winter Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Winter Cafe 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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