Ians@46A food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Lindsey
Ians@46A holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant 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 15 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 46A High Street, Mablethorpe, LN12 1AD
How it compares in East Lindsey
In East Lindsey, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Ians@46A sits behind roughly 2,060 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,920 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ← Ians@46A | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Ians@46A 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 Ians@46A, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remington Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Best Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Louth Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Love Bakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Carousel Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2018 |
| Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Gerardos Gelato Mobile Mobile caterer | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Mirage Cafe & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about Ians@46A
What is Ians@46A's food hygiene rating?
Ians@46A has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Lindsey Council on 15 March 2023.
Is Ians@46A safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant 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 Ians@46A last inspected?
Ians@46A was last inspected on 15 March 2023, more than 3 years 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 Ians@46A?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ians@46A 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 Ians@46A holds a 3. 81 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Ians@46A 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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