The Cricketers food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North East Lincolnshire
The Cricketers holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 5 September 2023, 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 Cricketers, Littlefield Lane, DN34 4PS
How it compares in North East Lincolnshire
In North East Lincolnshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cricketers 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 Cricketers | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Cricketers 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 Cricketers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkett and Son Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2019 |
| Cafe Han Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2023 |
| Chelmsford Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Artemis Pizzeria Chelmsford Chippy Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Chartwells at Macaulay Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Cambridge Park Rehabilitation and Reablement Unit Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Cartergate Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
Questions about The Cricketers
What is The Cricketers's food hygiene rating?
The Cricketers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North East Lincolnshire Council on 5 September 2023.
Is The Cricketers 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cricketers last inspected?
The Cricketers was last inspected on 5 September 2023, 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 Cricketers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cricketers 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 Cricketers holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North East Lincolnshire Council inspects The Cricketers 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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