The Kirkstead Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lindsey
The Kirkstead Club holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 July 2025, 12 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: Kirkstead Holiday Park, North Road, Trusthorpe Mablethorpe, LN12 2QD
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The Kirkstead Club 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% | ← The Kirkstead Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Kirkstead Club 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 Kirkstead Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Caravan Site Shop Retailers - other | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Ramblers Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2020 |
| Dreams Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2022 |
| Chopper Cost Thorpe Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2018 |
| Queens Park Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Main Street Diner Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2017 |
| Beach Lodge Bedrooms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Linda'S Pavilion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2019 |
Questions about The Kirkstead Club
What is The Kirkstead Club's food hygiene rating?
The Kirkstead Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 9 July 2025.
Is The Kirkstead Club 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Kirkstead Club last inspected?
The Kirkstead Club was last inspected on 9 July 2025, 12 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 Kirkstead Club?
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 Kirkstead Club 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 The Kirkstead Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Kirkstead Club 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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