River Don Tavern & Lodge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Lincolnshire
River Don Tavern & Lodge holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 21 May 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Sampson Street, Eastoft, DN17 4PQ
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
A 1 is rare: only 22 of 1,338 rated places in North Lincolnshire score this low, about one in 61. By contrast 80% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,066 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ← River Don Tavern & Lodge | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 126 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 River Don Tavern & Lodge the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to River Don Tavern & Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luddington & Garthorpe Primary School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Rustik Kitchen at Thorpe Meadows Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Trojan Events at Thorpe Meadows Mobile caterer | 2.0 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Goldstar Out of School Club Other catering premises | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Crowle Liberal Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 November 2021 |
| Red Lion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.7 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 16 August 2024 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2022 |
| Balti House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Questions about River Don Tavern & Lodge
What is River Don Tavern & Lodge's food hygiene rating?
River Don Tavern & Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 21 May 2025.
Is River Don Tavern & Lodge safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was River Don Tavern & Lodge last inspected?
River Don Tavern & Lodge was last inspected on 21 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at River Don Tavern & Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does River Don Tavern & Lodge compare to other places in North Lincolnshire?
80% of the 1,338 rated food businesses in North Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, while River Don Tavern & Lodge holds a 1. 22 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects River Don Tavern & Lodge 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at North Lincolnshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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