The Crown Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Holland
The Crown 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 October 2022, more than 3 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: 17 West Street, Crowland, Spalding Lincolnshire, PE6 0EE
How it compares in South Holland
In South Holland, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Crown Inn sits behind roughly 681 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 614 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ← The Crown Inn | |
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 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 Crown 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 Crown Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-op Crowland Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2023 |
| All about the Cakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| The Old Paper Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Frydays Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| New Eastern Spice Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Crowland Family Butchers Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Trinity Bakery Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| China Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 157 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about The Crown Inn
What is The Crown Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Crown Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Holland Council on 11 October 2022.
Is The Crown 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 Crown Inn last inspected?
The Crown Inn was last inspected on 11 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Holland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Crown 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Crown Inn compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, while The Crown Inn holds a 3. 21 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects The Crown 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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