The Waterhole food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lindsey
The Waterhole 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 26 July 2017, more than 8 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 Water Hole, 6-11 Tower Row, Drummond Road Skegness, PE25 3EA
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The Waterhole 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 Waterhole | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Waterhole 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 Waterhole, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great British Rock Shop Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
| G F Walker & Sons Ltd Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2021 |
| Atlantis Adventure Golf And Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2019 |
| Coffee Point Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2025 |
| Factory Rock Shop Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2018 |
| Chunky Monkey Takeaway/sandwich shop | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Delicious Donuts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Fifi'S Ice Cream Takeaway/sandwich shop | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
Questions about The Waterhole
What is The Waterhole's food hygiene rating?
The Waterhole has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 26 July 2017.
Is The Waterhole 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 Waterhole last inspected?
The Waterhole was last inspected on 26 July 2017, more than 8 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 Waterhole?
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 Waterhole 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 Waterhole is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Waterhole 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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Understanding this rating
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