Bellbank Bistro food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
Bellbank Bistro 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 31 May 2019, 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: Bellbank Bistro, Trunch Lane, Chapel St Leonards Skegness, PE24 5TU
How it compares in East Lindsey
In East Lindsey, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Bellbank Bistro sits behind roughly 1,920 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,920 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ← Bellbank Bistro | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Bellbank Bistro 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 Bellbank Bistro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arches Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2025 |
| Coffee House By Little Nan's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2025 |
| Happy Days Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2017 |
| Food Point Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2026 |
| Go Local Extra Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| J T'S Club And Cottage Pub/bar/nightclub | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2018 |
| Club Tropicana Pub/bar/nightclub | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Hungry Hippo 2 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2024 |
Questions about Bellbank Bistro
What is Bellbank Bistro's food hygiene rating?
Bellbank Bistro has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Lindsey Council on 31 May 2019.
Is Bellbank Bistro 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 Bellbank Bistro last inspected?
Bellbank Bistro was last inspected on 31 May 2019, 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 Bellbank Bistro?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bellbank Bistro compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while Bellbank Bistro holds a 4. 140 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Bellbank Bistro 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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