The Crown Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lindsey
The Crown Inn 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 9 January 2020, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 28 West Street, Horncastle, LN9 5JF
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The Crown Inn 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 Crown Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Crown Inn 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 Crown Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fighting Cocks Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Clarence House Caring Premises | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Shakesby'S Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2021 |
| The Bridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Francs Brunch and Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School School/college/university | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Mobile caterer | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Tasty Temptations Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about The Crown Inn
What is The Crown Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Crown Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 9 January 2020.
Is The Crown Inn 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 Crown Inn last inspected?
The Crown Inn was last inspected on 9 January 2020, more than 6 years 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 Crown Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Crown Inn 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 Crown Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Crown Inn 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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The Crown Inn is one of 68 rated food businesses in Horncastle. See every hygiene rating in Horncastle →
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