The Pan Yard food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Lindsey
The Pan Yard holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Pan Yard was inspected on 7 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 7 Mercer Row, Louth, LN11 9JG
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The Pan Yard 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 Pan Yard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pan Yard 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 Pan Yard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helal Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Larders Bar Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| J Smith & Sons Fruit & Veg (Louth Mkt) Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2019 |
| Cafe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Blocktails Cocktail Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2019 |
| Augustino Artisan IL Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Blind Tiger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| 601 Club Café Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
Questions about The Pan Yard
What is The Pan Yard's food hygiene rating?
The Pan Yard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 7 July 2026.
Is The Pan Yard 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pan Yard last inspected?
The Pan Yard was last inspected on 7 July 2026, within the last month. 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 Pan Yard?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Pan Yard 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 Pan Yard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Pan Yard 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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