Charlies food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lindsey
Charlies 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
The rating dates from 22 November 2018, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Charlies, 43 High Street, Coningsby Lincoln, LN4 4RB
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Charlies 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% | ← Charlies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Charlies 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 Charlies, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef's Apron Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| The Cob Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| The White Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 May 2025 |
| Best Kebab And Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Coningsby Together Food Pantry Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Ltd Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Chipmunks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2022 |
| Ginger Cow Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
Questions about Charlies
What is Charlies's food hygiene rating?
Charlies has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 22 November 2018.
Is Charlies 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 Charlies last inspected?
Charlies was last inspected on 22 November 2018, more than 7 years 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 Charlies?
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 Charlies 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 Charlies is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Charlies 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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