The Links Bar And Kitchen food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lindsey
The Links Bar And Kitchen 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 18 November 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: 196 - 202 Drummond Road, Skegness, PE25 3BU
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The Links Bar And Kitchen 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 Links Bar And Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Links Bar And Kitchen 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 Links Bar And Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook'S Tiny Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2021 |
| Hatters Pub/bar/nightclub | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| De Bao Chinese & Thai Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Byron House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2025 |
| Homestar Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2025 |
| Chantry Villa Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2022 |
| Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2019 |
| Fairfax Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
Questions about The Links Bar And Kitchen
What is The Links Bar And Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Links Bar And Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 18 November 2025.
Is The Links Bar And Kitchen 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 Links Bar And Kitchen last inspected?
The Links Bar And Kitchen was last inspected on 18 November 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 Links Bar And Kitchen?
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 Links Bar And Kitchen 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 Links Bar And Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Links Bar And Kitchen 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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