Side Show Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lindsey
Side Show Bar 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 March 2022, more than 4 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: Butlins Skyline Ltd, Roman Bank, Ingoldmells, PE25 1NJ
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Side Show Bar among the 1,920 places in East Lindsey holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,920 | 89% | ← Side Show Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 93 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Side Show Bar 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 Side Show Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beachcomber Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Centre Stage Cabaret Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Coral Beach & Coast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Cheers Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2025 |
| Barn Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2025 |
| Beachcomber Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
Questions about Side Show Bar
What is Side Show Bar's food hygiene rating?
Side Show Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 13 March 2022.
Is Side Show Bar 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 Side Show Bar last inspected?
Side Show Bar was last inspected on 13 March 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Side Show Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Side Show Bar compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and Side Show Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Side Show Bar 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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