Hilltop Social & Recreational Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Lindsey
Hilltop Social & Recreational Club 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 30 June 2025, 12 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: Turpin Close
How it compares in West Lindsey
That puts Hilltop Social & Recreational Club among the 598 places in West Lindsey holding top marks, 84% 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 | 598 | 84% | ← Hilltop Social & Recreational Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Hilltop Social & Recreational Club 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 Hilltop Social & Recreational Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Retailers - other | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Verona Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| The Gainsborough Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Sweets and Treats Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Queensway News and Post Office Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 September 2025 |
| Allied Pharmacy Queensway Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Kisimul Group Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Pit Stop Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
Questions about Hilltop Social & Recreational Club
What is Hilltop Social & Recreational Club's food hygiene rating?
Hilltop Social & Recreational Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lindsey Council on 30 June 2025.
Is Hilltop Social & Recreational Club 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 Hilltop Social & Recreational Club last inspected?
Hilltop Social & Recreational Club was last inspected on 30 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hilltop Social & Recreational Club?
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 Hilltop Social & Recreational Club compare to other places in West Lindsey?
84% of the 709 rated food businesses in West Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and Hilltop Social & Recreational Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lindsey Council inspects Hilltop Social & Recreational Club 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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