Soul Foods food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
Soul Foods 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 22 July 2025, 11 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: 23 West Street, Alford, LN13 9DG
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Soul Foods 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% | ← Soul Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Soul Foods 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 Soul Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Half Moon Hotel & Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 28 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 July 2022 |
| Omega Drinks Ltd Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2022 |
| The Pizza King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Bargain Johns Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Lloyds Pharmacy Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2018 |
| Morrisons Daily - Alford Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Mr Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| The Willow Restaurant (Alford) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about Soul Foods
What is Soul Foods's food hygiene rating?
Soul Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 22 July 2025.
Is Soul Foods 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 Soul Foods last inspected?
Soul Foods was last inspected on 22 July 2025, 11 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 Soul Foods?
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 Soul Foods 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 Soul Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Soul Foods 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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