Seawaves food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
Seawaves 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 3 October 2019, more than 6 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: Fish And Chip Shop And Cafe, Sea Lane, Saltfleet Lincolnshire, LN11 7RP
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Seawaves 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% | ← Seawaves | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 92 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 Seawaves 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 Seawaves, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boat House & Show Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| The Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2022 |
| Joe's Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Shelly's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 376 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 409 yards away | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 25 May 2022 |
| Saltfleet Manor House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2020 |
| Windmill Garage & Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2017 |
Questions about Seawaves
What is Seawaves's food hygiene rating?
Seawaves has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 3 October 2019.
Is Seawaves 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 Seawaves last inspected?
Seawaves was last inspected on 3 October 2019, more than 6 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 Seawaves?
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 Seawaves compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,163 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and Seawaves is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Seawaves 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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