863 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 84.2% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in West 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.
West Lindsey currently has 863 registered food businesses. Of these, 697 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 84.2% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. There are currently 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bells Convenient Store | DN21 2JJ | 0 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Golden Hill | LN2 3RP | 0 | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Big Baps | DN21 2LH | 1 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Crunchy Frog Catering | LN3 5DH | 1 | Sep 08, 2025 |
| Elysium Healthcare | LN2 3JP | 1 | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Fox and Hounds | LN3 4DN | 1 | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Jelleyfish | DN41 | 1 | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Keelby Village Store Ltd | DN41 8EA | 1 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Lancaster & Son | LN8 3EN | 1 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Mandarin | LN1 2HA | 1 | Apr 28, 2025 |
| New Golden Cherry | LN3 4JL | 1 | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Phoenix Wings Takeaway | DN21 2SA | 1 | Dec 08, 2025 |
| Quayside Coffee | LN1 2TU | 1 | Aug 04, 2025 |
| Ruby Wing Lei | DN21 2HD | 1 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| The Blacksmiths Arms | LN7 6AZ | 1 | Oct 22, 2025 |
There are currently 587 food businesses in West Lindsey with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 84.2% 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 West 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.