Hope Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Lindsey
Hope Tavern holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 4 December 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Hope Tavern, Caistor Road, Holton le Moor
How it compares in West Lindsey
In West Lindsey, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Hope Tavern sits behind roughly 598 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 598 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 8% | ← Hope Tavern | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hope Tavern 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 Hope Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daz & Mals Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Ringside Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| M&A Cooling Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 1.0 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Hope Tavern
What is Hope Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Hope Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Lindsey Council on 4 December 2024.
Is Hope Tavern safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hope Tavern last inspected?
Hope Tavern was last inspected on 4 December 2024, 19 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 Hope Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Hope Tavern compare to other places in West Lindsey?
84% of the 709 rated food businesses in West Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while Hope Tavern holds a 4. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lindsey Council inspects Hope Tavern 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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