Lilly's Tearoom food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Lindsey
Lilly's Tearoom 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 22 January 2025, 17 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: Yarborough Road, Keelby
How it compares in West Lindsey
That puts Lilly's Tearoom among the 598 places in West Lindsey holding top marks, 84% 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 | 598 | 84% | ← Lilly's Tearoom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Lilly's Tearoom 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 Lilly's Tearoom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Edge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Nags Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2017 |
| The Enquire Learning Trust School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Keelby Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| The Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Magic Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2023 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Keelby Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
Questions about Lilly's Tearoom
What is Lilly's Tearoom's food hygiene rating?
Lilly's Tearoom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lindsey Council on 22 January 2025.
Is Lilly's Tearoom 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 Lilly's Tearoom last inspected?
Lilly's Tearoom was last inspected on 22 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lilly's Tearoom?
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 Lilly's Tearoom compare to other places in West Lindsey?
84% of the 709 rated food businesses in West Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and Lilly's Tearoom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lindsey Council inspects Lilly's Tearoom 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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