The Ranch food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
The Ranch 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 20 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: The Ranch, 17-21 Aswell Street, Louth, LN11 9BA
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The Ranch 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 Ranch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Ranch 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 Ranch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deedar Express Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Buttercup & Sage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2021 |
| Efes Kebab & Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Lee'S Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Marmaris Pizzas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2022 |
| Louth Independent Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2019 |
| Crackpot Louth Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2018 |
| Babbits Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
Questions about The Ranch
What is The Ranch's food hygiene rating?
The Ranch has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 20 April 2022.
Is The Ranch 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 The Ranch last inspected?
The Ranch was last inspected on 20 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 Ranch?
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 The Ranch 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 Ranch is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Ranch 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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