Castle Lodge food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Lindsey
Castle Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 February 2019, more than 7 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: 11 Sleaford Road, Tattershall, Lincoln, LN4 4LR
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Castle Lodge 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% | ← Castle Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Castle Lodge 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 Castle Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 49 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Catch 22 Fish And Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Pop Up Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2019 |
| Propeller Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Spitfire Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2023 |
| National Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Holy Trinity Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Wayside Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
Questions about Castle Lodge
What is Castle Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Castle Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 11 February 2019.
Is Castle Lodge 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Castle Lodge last inspected?
Castle Lodge was last inspected on 11 February 2019, more than 7 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 Castle Lodge?
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 Castle Lodge 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 Castle Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Castle Lodge 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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