Little Cosy Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
Little Cosy Tea Room holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 July 2025, 11 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: Little Cosy Tea Room, Sea Lane, Ingoldmells Skegness, PE25 1PG
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Little Cosy Tea Room 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% | ← Little Cosy Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Little Cosy Tea Room 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 Little Cosy Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chunky Chip Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Angie's Ices Takeaway/sandwich shop | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Big Save Ltd Retailers - other | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Crazy Cuts (Kingfisher Supermarket) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Big Top Family Show Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Clearance Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Edwinas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Aqua Lounge Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about Little Cosy Tea Room
What is Little Cosy Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
Little Cosy Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 31 July 2025.
Is Little Cosy Tea Room 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Cosy Tea Room last inspected?
Little Cosy Tea Room was last inspected on 31 July 2025, 11 months 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 Little Cosy Tea Room?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Little Cosy Tea Room 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 Little Cosy Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Little Cosy Tea Room 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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