The Merry Mermaid food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lindsey
The Merry Mermaid 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 5 December 2025, 7 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: 90-94 Lumley Road, Skegness, PE25 3ND
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The Merry Mermaid 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 Merry Mermaid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Merry Mermaid 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 Merry Mermaid, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2025 |
| Darcy's Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Englemere Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Churchills Pub/bar/nightclub | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Flippers Restaurant & Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| Bon Appetite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2019 |
| C & C Sweets Retailers - other | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Coffee Owl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about The Merry Mermaid
What is The Merry Mermaid's food hygiene rating?
The Merry Mermaid has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 5 December 2025.
Is The Merry Mermaid 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 Merry Mermaid last inspected?
The Merry Mermaid was last inspected on 5 December 2025, 7 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 Merry Mermaid?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Merry Mermaid 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 Merry Mermaid is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Merry Mermaid 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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