Sea Shells food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Lindsey
Sea Shells holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 November 2025, 7 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: Sea Shells, 4 Grove Road, Sutton on Sea Mablethorpe, LN12 2LP
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Sea Shells 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% | ← Sea Shells | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sea Shells 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 Sea Shells, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miramar Nursing Home Caring Premises | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Pizza Square Takeaway/sandwich shop | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Field and Coast Retailers - other | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Love Sweets Retailers - other | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2019 |
| Ice Rock Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Lammimans Retailers - other | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2020 |
| Ottimo Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
Questions about Sea Shells
What is Sea Shells's food hygiene rating?
Sea Shells has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 21 November 2025.
Is Sea Shells 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sea Shells last inspected?
Sea Shells was last inspected on 21 November 2025, 7 months 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 Sea Shells?
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 Sea Shells 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 Sea Shells is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Sea Shells 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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