Harry's Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lindsey
Harry's Bar holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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 30 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Trunch Lane, Chapel St Leonards, Skegness, PE24 5TU
How it compares in East Lindsey
In East Lindsey, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Harry's Bar sits behind roughly 2,059 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,919 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 80 | 4% | ← Harry's Bar | |
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 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 Harry's Bar 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 Harry's Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arches Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2025 |
| Coffee House By Little Nan's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2025 |
| Happy Days Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2017 |
| Food Point Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2026 |
| Go Local Extra Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| J T'S Club And Cottage Pub/bar/nightclub | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2018 |
| Club Tropicana Pub/bar/nightclub | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Hungry Hippo 2 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2024 |
Questions about Harry's Bar
What is Harry's Bar's food hygiene rating?
Harry's Bar has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Lindsey Council on 30 October 2022.
Is Harry's Bar safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 Harry's Bar last inspected?
Harry's Bar was last inspected on 30 October 2022, more than 3 years 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 Harry's Bar?
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 Harry's Bar compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while Harry's Bar holds a 3. 80 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Harry's Bar 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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