Reindeer Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · North Lincolnshire
Reindeer Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 29 April 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: Reindeer Inn, Thorne Road, Sandtoft, DN8 5SZ
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
In North Lincolnshire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Reindeer Inn sits behind roughly 1,224 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,066 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ← Reindeer Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Reindeer Inn 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 Reindeer Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandtoft Transport Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Sandtoft Roof Tiles Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Protruck Auctions Ltd Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Snack Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Happy Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Epworth Equestrian Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2025 |
| The Wheatsheaf Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Medley Farm Shop Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 October 2024 |
Questions about Reindeer Inn
What is Reindeer Inn's food hygiene rating?
Reindeer Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 29 April 2025.
Is Reindeer Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Reindeer Inn last inspected?
Reindeer Inn was last inspected on 29 April 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 Reindeer Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Reindeer Inn compare to other places in North Lincolnshire?
80% of the 1,338 rated food businesses in North Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, while Reindeer Inn holds a 3. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects Reindeer Inn 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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