The Good Spud food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
The Good Spud 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
This is a fresh result: The Good Spud was inspected on 22 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in East Lindsey score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Lindsey ratings →
Address: 12A Market Place, Horncastle, LN9 5HB
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How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The Good Spud among the 1,994 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 | 1,994 | 89% | ← The Good Spud | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 142 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 80 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 96 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 Good Spud 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 Good Spud, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pop-In Doodles Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 November 2025 |
| Horncastle Farmers Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2018 |
| Agra Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Golden Boy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2019 |
| Horncastle Kebab & Pizza Other catering premises | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Mantles Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2019 |
| Wok This Way Takeaway/sandwich shop | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2018 |
Questions about The Good Spud
What is The Good Spud's food hygiene rating?
The Good Spud has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 22 July 2026.
Is The Good Spud 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 Good Spud last inspected?
The Good Spud was last inspected on 22 July 2026, a month 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 Good Spud?
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 Good Spud compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,243 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and The Good Spud is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Good Spud 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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