The Swallows food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Lindsey
The Swallows holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 March 2020, more than 6 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: 4 Roman Bank, Sandilands, Lincolnshire, LN12 2RJ
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The Swallows 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% | ← The Swallows | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Swallows 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 Swallows, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fat Seagull Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Deb'S Ices Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Poplar Farm Shop Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2018 |
| Sutton On Sea Site Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Manor Farm Stay Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2019 |
| Sutton On Sea Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 May 2026 |
| Sutton on Sea Childrens Centre School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| South Farm Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
Questions about The Swallows
What is The Swallows's food hygiene rating?
The Swallows has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 10 March 2020.
Is The Swallows 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Swallows last inspected?
The Swallows was last inspected on 10 March 2020, more than 6 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 The Swallows?
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 The Swallows 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 The Swallows is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Swallows 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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