Food Hygiene Ratings in East Lindsey

2,258 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 88.9% rated "very good".

2,258
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
23
Rated 0 or 1
88.9%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good88.9%1,923
Good6.4%138
Satisfactory3.5%75
Improvement Needed0.1%3
Major Improvement0.7%15
Urgent Improvement0.4%8

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen50122.2%
Retailers - other33815.0%
Other catering premises31213.8%
Pub/bar/nightclub29012.8%
Takeaway/sandwich shop26311.6%
Mobile caterer1506.6%
Caring Premises1285.7%
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest ho1195.3%

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.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
China Rose RestaurantLN12 1AD0Oct 17, 2024
Flames Curry & Kebab HousePE24 5TR0Aug 26, 2025
J J'S Cafe And ShopPE23 4LS0Nov 11, 2025
Lee GardenPE25 2SJ0Jan 27, 2026
Little Dorrit'sLN10 6QL0Oct 27, 2025
Mr LeeDN36 5RF0Jan 21, 2026
Peking ChefLN9 5HP0Jan 22, 2026
The Crown InnLN11 7RL0May 25, 2022
Carrington'S AuctionsPE22 7HZ1Jul 13, 2022
Dream Land ChickenPE24 5TU1Mar 19, 2024
Food PointPE24 5TU1Aug 11, 2025
Fox's Fish And ChipsPE25 2UN1Apr 02, 2025
Go Local ExtraLN13 9HA1Nov 08, 2025
K-MartPE25 2SJ1Jan 21, 2026
Kimmy's BakeryLN13 9EB1Aug 13, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in East Lindsey have a 5 rating?+

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.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in East Lindsey?+

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.

How often are food businesses inspected in East Lindsey?+

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.

Data from official government food safety agencies