The Ranch food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
The Ranch holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 September 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: Fantasy Island, Sea Lane, Ingoldmells Skegness, PE25 1RH
How it compares in East Lindsey
In East Lindsey, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Ranch sits behind roughly 1,920 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,920 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ← The Ranch | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ranch 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 Ranch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Great Taste Of The Usa Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Arcade Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Cafe B Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Captain Slush Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2021 |
| Chocolate Xperience Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Daydream Donuts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Downtown Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| Explorer Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about The Ranch
What is The Ranch's food hygiene rating?
The Ranch has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Lindsey Council on 2 September 2025.
Is The Ranch safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ranch last inspected?
The Ranch was last inspected on 2 September 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 Ranch?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Ranch compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while The Ranch holds a 4. 140 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects The Ranch 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 Ranch is one of 99 rated food businesses in Ingoldmells Skegness. See every hygiene rating in Ingoldmells Skegness →
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