The Windmill Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Lindsey
The Windmill Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 February 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.
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: 10 Market Place, Alford, LN13 9EB
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
The Windmill Hotel was re-inspected on 14 February 2025 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 February 2025 | 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 The Windmill Hotel 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% | ← The Windmill Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Windmill Hotel 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 Windmill Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe On The Cobbles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2025 |
| Angelenes Patisserie Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Sairam Alford Convenience Store Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Alford Vape & Candy Store Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Naughty But Nice Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 May 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily - Alford Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| The Jolly Friar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| The Willow Restaurant (Alford) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about The Windmill Hotel
What is The Windmill Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Windmill Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 14 February 2025.
Is The Windmill Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Windmill Hotel last inspected?
The Windmill Hotel was last inspected on 14 February 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 The Windmill Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Windmill Hotel 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 The Windmill Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Windmill Hotel 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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The Windmill Hotel is one of 47 rated food businesses in Alford. See every hygiene rating in Alford →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.e-lindsey.gov.uk/
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