The Pale food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lincoln City
The Pale 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 12 November 2025, 8 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: 6 West Parade, Lincoln, LN1 1JT
How it compares in Lincoln City
That puts The Pale among the 949 places in Lincoln City holding top marks, 94% 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 | 949 | 94% | ← The Pale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 96 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 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 Pale 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 Pale, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akedo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Acts Trust - Energize HAF Project Mobile caterer | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| Alive Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| 24/7 Express Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Alt-Ed Lincs School/college/university | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| 24/7 Top Stop Ltd Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Be at One Lincoln Pub/bar/nightclub | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Beyond Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about The Pale
What is The Pale's food hygiene rating?
The Pale has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lincoln City Council on 12 November 2025.
Is The Pale 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 Pale last inspected?
The Pale was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lincoln City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Pale?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Pale compare to other places in Lincoln City?
94% of the 1,014 rated food businesses in Lincoln City hold the top rating of 5, and The Pale is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lincoln City Council inspects The Pale 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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