The Nags Head Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Lindsey
The Nags Head Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 11 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Gainsborough Road, Middle Rasen
How it compares in West Lindsey
In West Lindsey, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Nags Head Inn sits behind roughly 653 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 598 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ← The Nags Head Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Nags Head Inn 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 Nags Head Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Roads Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Middle Rasen Church Hall Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Market Rasen C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Market Rasen Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Town and Country Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 January 2026 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Market Rasen Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Salvation Army Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Glengarriff House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
Questions about The Nags Head Inn
What is The Nags Head Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Nags Head Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Lindsey Council on 11 December 2024.
Is The Nags Head Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Nags Head Inn last inspected?
The Nags Head Inn was last inspected on 11 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 The Nags Head Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Nags Head Inn compare to other places in West Lindsey?
84% of the 709 rated food businesses in West Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while The Nags Head Inn holds a 3. 34 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lindsey Council inspects The Nags Head Inn 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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