The Cosy Cockpit food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Lindsey
The Cosy Cockpit 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 12 March 2025, 16 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: Main Street, Heapham
How it compares in West Lindsey
That puts The Cosy Cockpit among the 598 places in West Lindsey holding top marks, 84% 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 | 598 | 84% | ← The Cosy Cockpit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 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 The Cosy Cockpit 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 Cosy Cockpit, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 324 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 June 2026 |
| The Rose And Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 324 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 November 2025 |
| Neville Barnes Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2021 |
Questions about The Cosy Cockpit
What is The Cosy Cockpit's food hygiene rating?
The Cosy Cockpit has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lindsey Council on 12 March 2025.
Is The Cosy Cockpit 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 Cosy Cockpit last inspected?
The Cosy Cockpit was last inspected on 12 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cosy Cockpit?
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 The Cosy Cockpit compare to other places in West Lindsey?
84% of the 709 rated food businesses in West Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and The Cosy Cockpit is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lindsey Council inspects The Cosy Cockpit 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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