The Ashby food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lindsey
The Ashby 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
This is a fresh result: The Ashby was inspected on 26 August 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: West Ashby Arms, Main Street, West Ashby, LN9 5PT
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How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The Ashby 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 Ashby | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ashby 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 Ashby, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Residential Home Caring Premises | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Horncastle Golf Course Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 February 2019 |
| Tanglewood Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Pumba's Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Horncastle School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| St Lawrence School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 March 2025 |
| Horncastle Garden Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about The Ashby
What is The Ashby's food hygiene rating?
The Ashby has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 26 August 2026.
Is The Ashby 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 Ashby last inspected?
The Ashby was last inspected on 26 August 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 Ashby?
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 Ashby 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 Ashby is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Ashby 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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