Buns on the Run Smokehouse food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · East Lindsey
Buns on the Run Smokehouse holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 April 2026, 2 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: The Castle Inn, 50 High Street, Coningsby, LN4 4RF
How it compares in East Lindsey
In East Lindsey, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Buns on the Run Smokehouse sits behind roughly 1,920 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,920 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ← Buns on the Run Smokehouse | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Buns on the Run Smokehouse 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 Buns on the Run Smokehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tsn Trading Ltd Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 April 2025 |
| Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Chipmunks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2022 |
| Ginger Cow Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Coningsby Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2017 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| R H Papworth Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| The Coningsby Community Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about Buns on the Run Smokehouse
What is Buns on the Run Smokehouse's food hygiene rating?
Buns on the Run Smokehouse has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Lindsey Council on 23 April 2026.
Is Buns on the Run Smokehouse safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Buns on the Run Smokehouse last inspected?
Buns on the Run Smokehouse was last inspected on 23 April 2026, 2 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 Buns on the Run Smokehouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Buns on the Run Smokehouse compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while Buns on the Run Smokehouse holds a 4. 140 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Buns on the Run Smokehouse 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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