Skipworth Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Lindsey
Skipworth Arms 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 18 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Station Road, Moortown
How it compares in West Lindsey
That puts Skipworth Arms 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% | ← Skipworth Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Skipworth Arms 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 Skipworth Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2024 |
| Nettleton Country House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2021 |
| Q Parker & Son Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2022 |
| Nettleton Manor Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 June 2025 |
| Nettleton Community Primary School School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Salutation Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Cracklin and Co Other catering premises | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| I Learn Education Caistor Caring Premises | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
Questions about Skipworth Arms
What is Skipworth Arms's food hygiene rating?
Skipworth Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lindsey Council on 18 March 2024.
Is Skipworth Arms 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 Skipworth Arms last inspected?
Skipworth Arms was last inspected on 18 March 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 Skipworth Arms?
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 Skipworth Arms compare to other places in West Lindsey?
84% of the 709 rated food businesses in West Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and Skipworth Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lindsey Council inspects Skipworth Arms 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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