The Shires food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Lincolnshire
The Shires holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 May 2025, 14 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: The Shires, Gainsthorpe Road West, Gainsthorpe, DN21 4JL
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
That puts The Shires among the 1,066 places in North Lincolnshire holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,066 | 80% | ← The Shires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 126 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 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 Shires 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 Shires, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bouncy Land Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Lakeview Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Cleatham Hall Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
Questions about The Shires
What is The Shires's food hygiene rating?
The Shires has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 13 May 2025.
Is The Shires 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Shires last inspected?
The Shires was last inspected on 13 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Shires?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Shires compare to other places in North Lincolnshire?
80% of the 1,338 rated food businesses in North Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Shires is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects The Shires 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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Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.northlincs.gov.uk/environment/environmentalhealth/food/food-safety/
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