Chef's Apron Café food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
Chef's Apron Café 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 29 April 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 91A High Street, Coningsby, Lincoln, LN4 4RB
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Chef's Apron Café among the 1,919 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 | 1,919 | 89% | ← Chef's Apron Café | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 80 | 4% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Chef's Apron Café 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 Chef's Apron Café, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cob Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| The White Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 May 2025 |
| Best Kebab And Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Charlies Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2018 |
| Coningsby Together Food Pantry Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Chipmunks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2022 |
| Ginger Cow Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
Questions about Chef's Apron Café
What is Chef's Apron Café's food hygiene rating?
Chef's Apron Café has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 29 April 2025.
Is Chef's Apron Café 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 Chef's Apron Café last inspected?
Chef's Apron Café was last inspected on 29 April 2025, 14 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 Chef's Apron Café?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chef's Apron Café compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and Chef's Apron Café is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Chef's Apron Café 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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