Old School Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Lincolnshire
Old School Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 27 February 2025, 16 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: Battle Green, Epworth, DN9 1JT
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
In North Lincolnshire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Old School Inn sits behind roughly 1,224 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,066 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ← Old School Inn | |
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 126 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Old School Inn 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 Old School Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epworth Thurlow Pavilion Other catering premises | 198 yards away | Exempt | |
| Londis (shop only) Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 13 January 2026 |
| Epworth Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2018 |
| Skools Out School/college/university | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Epworth Primary Academy School/college/university | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Holmes & Gardens Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| The White Bear Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Old School Inn
What is Old School Inn's food hygiene rating?
Old School Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 27 February 2025.
Is Old School Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Old School Inn last inspected?
Old School Inn was last inspected on 27 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Old School Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old School Inn compare to other places in North Lincolnshire?
80% of the 1,338 rated food businesses in North Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, while Old School Inn holds a 3. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects Old School Inn 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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Old School Inn is one of 46 rated food businesses in Epworth. See every hygiene rating in Epworth →
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