The Gardener's Retreat food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Lindsey
The Gardener's Retreat 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
This rating dates from 12 June 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: Scothern Nurseries, 8 Dunholme Road, Scothern, LN2 2UD
How it compares in West Lindsey
That puts The Gardener's Retreat 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 Gardener's Retreat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gardener's Retreat 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 Gardener's Retreat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellison Boulters Church of England Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Swallow Lodge Respite Service Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2019 |
| Dunholme & District Indoor Bowls Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Dunholme Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Granary Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Dunholme Playgroup Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Dunholme St Chad's Church of England Primary School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Skelton House Farm Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 February 2018 |
Questions about The Gardener's Retreat
What is The Gardener's Retreat's food hygiene rating?
The Gardener's Retreat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lindsey Council on 12 June 2024.
Is The Gardener's Retreat 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 Gardener's Retreat last inspected?
The Gardener's Retreat was last inspected on 12 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Gardener's Retreat?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Gardener's Retreat 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 Gardener's Retreat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lindsey Council inspects The Gardener's Retreat 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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