The Stirrup Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · West Lindsey
The Stirrup Inn 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 24 July 2025, 11 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: Templefield Road, Willoughton
How it compares in West Lindsey
That puts The Stirrup Inn 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 Stirrup Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Stirrup 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 Stirrup Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willoughton Village Hall Other catering premises | 396 yards away | Exempt | |
| Larkrise Farm Shop Retailers - other | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2023 |
| Equisign Tack & Feed/Stirrup A Treat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Priory Hospital Lincolnshire Caring Premises | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about The Stirrup Inn
What is The Stirrup Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Stirrup Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lindsey Council on 24 July 2025.
Is The Stirrup Inn 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 The Stirrup Inn last inspected?
The Stirrup Inn was last inspected on 24 July 2025, 11 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 Stirrup Inn?
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 Stirrup Inn 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 Stirrup Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lindsey Council inspects The Stirrup 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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