The Sideline Snack Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Lindsey
The Sideline Snack Bar 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 12 March 2026, 4 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: Croft Lane, Cherry Willingham
How it compares in West Lindsey
That puts The Sideline Snack Bar among the 598 places in West Lindsey holding top marks, 84% 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 | 598 | 84% | ← The Sideline Snack Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Very 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 Sideline Snack Bar 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 Sideline Snack Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Pembroke Breakfast Club School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2020 |
| Home from Home Care Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Pizza Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| LCC - Washingborough Childrens Centre School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Ferry Boat Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| LARC Rise Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Mad Dogs Winghouse Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
Questions about The Sideline Snack Bar
What is The Sideline Snack Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Sideline Snack Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lindsey Council on 12 March 2026.
Is The Sideline Snack Bar 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 The Sideline Snack Bar last inspected?
The Sideline Snack Bar was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Sideline Snack Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Sideline Snack Bar compare to other places in West Lindsey?
84% of the 709 rated food businesses in West Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and The Sideline Snack Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lindsey Council inspects The Sideline Snack Bar 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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