Go Local Extra food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Lindsey
Go Local Extra holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 8 November 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: 107 West Street, Alford, LN13 9HA
How it compares in East Lindsey
A 1 is rare: only 12 of 2,163 rated places in East Lindsey score this low, about one in 180. By contrast 89% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,920 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ← Go Local Extra | |
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 92 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Go Local Extra the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Go Local Extra, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| The Manor House Other catering premises | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| The Storehouse Church Alford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Lloyds Pharmacy Retailers - other | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2018 |
| The Half Moon Hotel & Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 221 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 July 2022 |
| Soul Foods Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Omega Drinks Ltd Retailers - other | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2022 |
| The Pizza King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
Questions about Go Local Extra
What is Go Local Extra's food hygiene rating?
Go Local Extra has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by East Lindsey Council on 8 November 2025.
Is Go Local Extra safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Go Local Extra last inspected?
Go Local Extra was last inspected on 8 November 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 Go Local Extra?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Go Local Extra compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,163 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while Go Local Extra holds a 1. 12 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Go Local Extra 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at East Lindsey, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Your council: East Lindsey
Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.e-lindsey.gov.uk/
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