The Fortescue Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lindsey
The Fortescue 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 28 April 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: Fortescue Arms, 34 Market Place, Tattershall Lincoln, LN4 4LJ
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The Fortescue Arms 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% | ← The Fortescue Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Fortescue 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 Fortescue Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cece'S Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Tattershall Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2021 |
| Something Fishy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2018 |
| Domino's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Millenium Dragon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2019 |
| Wayside Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| The Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 165 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 February 2026 |
| Holy Trinity Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
Questions about The Fortescue Arms
What is The Fortescue Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Fortescue Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 28 April 2022.
Is The Fortescue 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 Fortescue Arms last inspected?
The Fortescue Arms was last inspected on 28 April 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 The Fortescue 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 Fortescue Arms 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 The Fortescue Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Fortescue 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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