Self First Limited food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
Self First Limited 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 19 September 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
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: 5B Station Road, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 6QL
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Self First Limited 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% | ← Self First Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Self First Limited 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 Self First Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Stations Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 November 2025 |
| Golden Phoenix Takeaway/sandwich shop | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Luxe Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Silk Orchid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2017 |
| Sweet Emporium Woodhall Spa Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Zucci Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 December 2023 |
| Little Dorrit's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about Self First Limited
What is Self First Limited's food hygiene rating?
Self First Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 19 September 2024.
Is Self First Limited 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 Self First Limited last inspected?
Self First Limited was last inspected on 19 September 2024, 23 months 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 Self First Limited?
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 Self First Limited 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 Self First Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Self First Limited 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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Self First Limited is one of 46 rated food businesses in Woodhall Spa. See every hygiene rating in Woodhall Spa →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.e-lindsey.gov.uk/
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