The Elmtree food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · East Lindsey
The Elmtree 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 1 March 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
95% of rated food businesses in East Lindsey score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Lindsey ratings →
Address: 90 Main Road, Hundleby, Lincolnshire, PE23 5LZ
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts The Elmtree among the 1,994 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 | 1,994 | 89% | ← The Elmtree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 142 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 80 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 96 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 Elmtree 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 Elmtree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butlers Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2019 |
| Woodlands Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Eresby School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| King Edward Vi Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Beijing Dragon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| The Chef's Grill Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Eresby Hall Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2026 |
| Spilsby Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about The Elmtree
What is The Elmtree's food hygiene rating?
The Elmtree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 1 March 2025.
Is The Elmtree 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 Elmtree last inspected?
The Elmtree was last inspected on 1 March 2025, 18 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 Elmtree?
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 Elmtree compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,243 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and The Elmtree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Elmtree 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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