H W Stevenson And Son food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Lindsey
H W Stevenson And Son holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 March 2018, more than 8 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: 63 Eastgate, Louth, LN11 9PL
How it compares in East Lindsey
In East Lindsey, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so H W Stevenson And Son 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% | ← H W Stevenson And Son | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 H W Stevenson And Son 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 H W Stevenson And Son, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto Restaurant Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Heron Frozen Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2020 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Louth Pharmacy Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2019 |
| Lincs Hog Roaster Ltd Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2021 |
| Co-Operative Society Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Fully Loaded Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about H W Stevenson And Son
What is H W Stevenson And Son's food hygiene rating?
H W Stevenson And Son has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Lindsey Council on 23 March 2018.
Is H W Stevenson And Son 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was H W Stevenson And Son last inspected?
H W Stevenson And Son was last inspected on 23 March 2018, more than 8 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 H W Stevenson And Son?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does H W Stevenson And Son 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 H W Stevenson And Son holds a 4. 140 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects H W Stevenson And Son 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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