The Gas Lamp Lounge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lindsey
The Gas Lamp Lounge holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 May 2024, more than 2 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: The Gas Lamp Lounge, Unit 13, Thames Street Louth, LN11 7AD
How it compares in East Lindsey
In East Lindsey, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Gas Lamp Lounge sits behind roughly 1,920 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,920 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ← The Gas Lamp Lounge | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Gas Lamp Lounge 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 Gas Lamp Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempdrop Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2019 |
| Community Plus Project Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Food Guys Louth Takeaway/sandwich shop | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Holy Trinity Church Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Linkage Community Trust Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2017 |
| Eastfield County Infant School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Louth Childrens Centre School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2018 |
Questions about The Gas Lamp Lounge
What is The Gas Lamp Lounge's food hygiene rating?
The Gas Lamp Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Lindsey Council on 16 May 2024.
Is The Gas Lamp Lounge safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Gas Lamp Lounge last inspected?
The Gas Lamp Lounge was last inspected on 16 May 2024, more than 2 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 The Gas Lamp Lounge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Gas Lamp Lounge compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while The Gas Lamp Lounge holds a 4. 140 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Gas Lamp Lounge 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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