Bensley'S Homemade Ice Cream food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · East Lindsey
Bensley'S Homemade Ice Cream holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 June 2026, 2 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.
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: Laburnum House, Main Road, Grainthorpe Lincolnshire, LN11 7JS
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How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Bensley'S Homemade Ice Cream 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% | ← Bensley'S Homemade Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 Bensley'S Homemade Ice Cream 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 Bensley'S Homemade Ice Cream, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildacres Honey Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Lincs Barista Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Grainthorpe Junior School Breakfast And After School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 February 2019 |
Questions about Bensley'S Homemade Ice Cream
What is Bensley'S Homemade Ice Cream's food hygiene rating?
Bensley'S Homemade Ice Cream has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 30 June 2026.
Is Bensley'S Homemade Ice Cream 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bensley'S Homemade Ice Cream last inspected?
Bensley'S Homemade Ice Cream was last inspected on 30 June 2026, 2 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 Bensley'S Homemade Ice Cream?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Bensley'S Homemade Ice Cream 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 Bensley'S Homemade Ice Cream is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Bensley'S Homemade Ice Cream 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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