The Point Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
The Point Cafe 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 11 April 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 Point Cafe, Grays Amusements, Roman Bank Ingoldmells, PE25 1JU
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The Point Cafe 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 Point Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Point Cafe 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 Point Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Lounge Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Bells Camp Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2018 |
| Chinese Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Coastfield Showbar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2025 |
| His & Her'S Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2018 |
| Big Top Family Show Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Clearance Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Edwinas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
Questions about The Point Cafe
What is The Point Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Point Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 11 April 2024.
Is The Point Cafe 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 The Point Cafe last inspected?
The Point Cafe was last inspected on 11 April 2024, more than 2 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 Point Cafe?
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 The Point Cafe 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 Point Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Point Cafe 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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