Holly Tree Farm food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Lindsey
Holly Tree Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 December 2018, more than 7 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: Holly Tree Farm, Old Fen Lane, Scrub Hill Lincoln, LN4 4XE
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Holly Tree Farm 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% | ← Holly Tree Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Holly Tree Farm 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 Holly Tree Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packet Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Crown Lodge Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Cost Cutter Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2018 |
| Heros Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2018 |
| Junior Ranks Mess Kitchen Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2018 |
| Quick Reaction Alert Kitchen Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2018 |
| Runway Snacks Mobile caterer | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Sergeants Mess Building 35 Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2018 |
Questions about Holly Tree Farm
What is Holly Tree Farm's food hygiene rating?
Holly Tree Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 10 December 2018.
Is Holly Tree Farm 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Holly Tree Farm last inspected?
Holly Tree Farm was last inspected on 10 December 2018, more than 7 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 Holly Tree Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Holly Tree Farm 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 Holly Tree Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Holly Tree Farm 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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