2,258 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 88.9% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in East Lindsey are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
East Lindsey currently has 2,258 registered food businesses. Of these, 2,162 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 88.9% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 23 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Rose Restaurant | LN12 1AD | 0 | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Flames Curry & Kebab House | PE24 5TR | 0 | Aug 26, 2025 |
| J J'S Cafe And Shop | PE23 4LS | 0 | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Lee Garden | PE25 2SJ | 0 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Little Dorrit's | LN10 6QL | 0 | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Mr Lee | DN36 5RF | 0 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Peking Chef | LN9 5HP | 0 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| The Crown Inn | LN11 7RL | 0 | May 25, 2022 |
| Carrington'S Auctions | PE22 7HZ | 1 | Jul 13, 2022 |
| Dream Land Chicken | PE24 5TU | 1 | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Food Point | PE24 5TU | 1 | Aug 11, 2025 |
| Fox's Fish And Chips | PE25 2UN | 1 | Apr 02, 2025 |
| Go Local Extra | LN13 9HA | 1 | Nov 08, 2025 |
| K-Mart | PE25 2SJ | 1 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Kimmy's Bakery | LN13 9EB | 1 | Aug 13, 2025 |
There are currently 1,923 food businesses in East Lindsey with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 88.9% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in East Lindsey depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.