Shine Lincolnshire food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
Shine Lincolnshire 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 9 January 2025, 18 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: 7 Bull Ring, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 5HX
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Shine Lincolnshire 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% | ← Shine Lincolnshire | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Shine Lincolnshire 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 Shine Lincolnshire, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Myers & Sons Manufacturers/packers | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2022 |
| High Street Discount Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Myers Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| The Bull Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| The Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Value For Money Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2019 |
| Ship Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2021 |
| The Ship Pub/bar/nightclub | 31 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Shine Lincolnshire
What is Shine Lincolnshire's food hygiene rating?
Shine Lincolnshire has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Shine Lincolnshire 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 Shine Lincolnshire last inspected?
Shine Lincolnshire was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 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 Shine Lincolnshire?
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 Shine Lincolnshire 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 Shine Lincolnshire is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Shine Lincolnshire 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Shine Lincolnshire is one of 68 rated food businesses in Horncastle. See every hygiene rating in Horncastle →
East Lindsey inspects and rates 2,255 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in East Lindsey →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.e-lindsey.gov.uk/
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