The Griffin food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
The Griffin 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 27 August 2025, 10 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 Griffin, 10 Sea Road, Chapel St Leonards Skegness, PE24 5SJ
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The Griffin 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 Griffin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Griffin 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 Griffin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Pizza And Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Leonardo'S Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2018 |
| Il Gusto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Ace Bakes Village Teahouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Crumbs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2019 |
| Golden Dragon Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Chapel St Leonards Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| Canaan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about The Griffin
What is The Griffin's food hygiene rating?
The Griffin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 27 August 2025.
Is The Griffin 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 Griffin last inspected?
The Griffin was last inspected on 27 August 2025, 10 months 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 Griffin?
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 Griffin 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 Griffin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Griffin 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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The Griffin is one of 39 rated food businesses in Chapel St Leonards Skegness. See every hygiene rating in Chapel St Leonards Skegness →
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