Nellie's Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Lindsey
Nellie's Cafe 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 8 May 2025, 14 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: Southmoor Road, Newton on Trent
How it compares in West Lindsey
That puts Nellie's Cafe 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% | ← Nellie's Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Nellie's Cafe 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 Nellie's Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton On Trent C E Primary School School/college/university | 262 yards away | Exempt | |
| Maharaj Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| White Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 15 August 2025 |
| North Clifton School School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| North Clifton After School Club School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2023 |
| Fledgelings Playgroup Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Dunham on Trent C of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Bridleway & Gauntleys Country Store Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Nellie's Cafe
What is Nellie's Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Nellie's Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lindsey Council on 8 May 2025.
Is Nellie's Cafe 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 Nellie's Cafe last inspected?
Nellie's Cafe was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 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 Nellie's Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Nellie's Cafe compare to other places in West Lindsey?
84% of the 709 rated food businesses in West Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and Nellie's Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lindsey Council inspects Nellie's Cafe 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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