Sunset Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lindsey
Sunset Tavern 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 31 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: Woodhall Country Park, Stixwould Road, Woodhall Spa, LN10 6UJ
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Sunset Tavern 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% | ← Sunset Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Sunset Tavern 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 Sunset Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Limits Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| The Petwood Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 February 2026 |
| Tea House In The Woods Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2020 |
| The Dower House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Jubilee Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Jubilee Park Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2019 |
| Petwood Caravan Park Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2016 |
| Woodhall Spa Coronation Hall Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2018 |
Questions about Sunset Tavern
What is Sunset Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Sunset Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 31 October 2025.
Is Sunset Tavern 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 Sunset Tavern last inspected?
Sunset Tavern was last inspected on 31 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 Sunset Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Sunset Tavern 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 Sunset Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Sunset Tavern 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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