Cleethorpes Taphouse and Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North East Lincolnshire
Cleethorpes Taphouse and Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 July 2025, 12 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: Lakeside, Kings Road, DN35 0PL
How it compares in North East Lincolnshire
That puts Cleethorpes Taphouse and Kitchen among the 1,118 places in North East Lincolnshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,118 | 84% | ← Cleethorpes Taphouse and Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 11% | ||
| 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 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 Cleethorpes Taphouse and Kitchen 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 Cleethorpes Taphouse and Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleethorpes Ten Pin Bowl Pub/bar/nightclub | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Brewers Fayre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
| Cabana Crafts Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Cleethorpes Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2020 |
| Chartwells at Signhills Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2023 |
| Cleethorpes Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Cloves B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2019 |
| Buckets Sports Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2018 |
Questions about Cleethorpes Taphouse and Kitchen
What is Cleethorpes Taphouse and Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Cleethorpes Taphouse and Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North East Lincolnshire Council on 8 July 2025.
Is Cleethorpes Taphouse and Kitchen 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cleethorpes Taphouse and Kitchen last inspected?
Cleethorpes Taphouse and Kitchen was last inspected on 8 July 2025, 12 months 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 Cleethorpes Taphouse and Kitchen?
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 Cleethorpes Taphouse and Kitchen 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, and Cleethorpes Taphouse and Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Lincolnshire Council inspects Cleethorpes Taphouse and Kitchen 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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