The Tea Cosy food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Lindsey
The Tea Cosy 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 15 October 2025, 8 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: The Green, Nettleham
How it compares in West Lindsey
That puts The Tea Cosy 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% | ← The Tea Cosy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Tea Cosy 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 Tea Cosy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARC Rise Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Franky's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Greek2Me Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Beckside Pre-School and Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
Questions about The Tea Cosy
What is The Tea Cosy's food hygiene rating?
The Tea Cosy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lindsey Council on 15 October 2025.
Is The Tea Cosy 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 The Tea Cosy last inspected?
The Tea Cosy was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 8 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 The Tea Cosy?
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 The Tea Cosy compare to other places in West Lindsey?
84% of the 709 rated food businesses in West Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and The Tea Cosy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lindsey Council inspects The Tea Cosy 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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