The Lincoln Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Holland
The Lincoln 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 13 January 2025, 17 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: 4 Bridge Street, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1XA
How it compares in South Holland
That puts The Lincoln Arms among the 614 places in South Holland holding top marks, 86% 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 | 614 | 86% | ← The Lincoln Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 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 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 The Lincoln 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 The Lincoln Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A W Curtis & Sons Ltd Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Court1 Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Candy Bar Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Lilliput Day Nursery Caring Premises | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Ayscoughfee Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2023 |
| Family Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
Questions about The Lincoln Arms
What is The Lincoln Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Lincoln Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Holland Council on 13 January 2025.
Is The Lincoln 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 The Lincoln Arms last inspected?
The Lincoln Arms was last inspected on 13 January 2025, 17 months 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 Lincoln 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 The Lincoln Arms compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, and The Lincoln Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects The Lincoln 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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