Marina's Attic food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
Marina's Attic 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 30 October 2025, 8 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: Lindsey Buildings, 13-14 Church Street, Alford
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Marina's Attic 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% | ← Marina's Attic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Marina's Attic 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 Marina's Attic, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whistling Kettle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Alford Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| The Jolly Friar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| The George Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Vintage at Hart Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| F P & L A Saywell Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Panda House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Alford Vape & Candy Store Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about Marina's Attic
What is Marina's Attic's food hygiene rating?
Marina's Attic has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 30 October 2025.
Is Marina's Attic 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 Marina's Attic last inspected?
Marina's Attic was last inspected on 30 October 2025, 8 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 Marina's Attic?
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 Marina's Attic 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 Marina's Attic is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Marina's Attic 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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