The Snug food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Lincolnshire
The Snug 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 15 January 2026, 5 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 Snug, 46 High Street, Messingham, DN17 3NT
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
That puts The Snug among the 1,066 places in North Lincolnshire holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,066 | 80% | ← The Snug | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 125 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 Snug 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 Snug, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markham's Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Horn Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Jet Premier Express at Spencers Garage Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Baba Kitchen Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Dons Thai & English Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Messingham Community Hub & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2022 |
| Abbondante Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Messingham Village Hall Other catering premises | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
Questions about The Snug
What is The Snug's food hygiene rating?
The Snug has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 15 January 2026.
Is The Snug 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 Snug last inspected?
The Snug was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Snug?
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 Snug compare to other places in North Lincolnshire?
80% of the 1,339 rated food businesses in North Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Snug is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects The Snug 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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