The Countryman food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North East Lincolnshire
The Countryman holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 June 2024, more than 2 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: The Countryman, Fieldhouse Road, DN36 4UN
How it compares in North East Lincolnshire
In North East Lincolnshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Countryman sits behind roughly 1,118 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,118 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 11% | ← The Countryman | |
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 408 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 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 Countryman 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 Countryman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells at Humberston Church of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2023 |
| Alderlea Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Catering at Humberston Cloverfields Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Caterlink Ltd at Humberston Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Buckets Sports Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2018 |
| Cleethorpes Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Brewers Fayre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
| Cabana Crafts Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about The Countryman
What is The Countryman's food hygiene rating?
The Countryman has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North East Lincolnshire Council on 12 June 2024.
Is The Countryman safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Countryman last inspected?
The Countryman was last inspected on 12 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Countryman?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Countryman compare to other places in North East Lincolnshire?
84% of the 1,327 rated food businesses in North East Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Countryman holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North East Lincolnshire Council inspects The Countryman 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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The Countryman is one of 59 rated food businesses in Humberston. See every hygiene rating in Humberston →
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