Food Hygiene Ratings in West Lindsey

875 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 84.1% rated "very good".

875
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
24
Rated 0 or 1
84.1%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good84.1%596
Good7.8%55
Satisfactory4.8%34
Improvement Needed0.0%0
Major Improvement2.8%20
Urgent Improvement0.6%4

Business types

Other catering premises18821.5%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen12814.6%
Retailers - other12013.7%
Pub/bar/nightclub849.6%
Mobile caterer829.4%
Caring Premises788.9%
Takeaway/sandwich shop728.2%
School/college/university627.1%

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.

The source snapshot contains 875 registered food businesses for West Lindsey. Of these, 709 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 84.1% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 24 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Bells Convenient Store0Jun 26, 2025
Mandarin0Apr 27, 2026
Nadirah's0Jun 10, 2026
The Kings Head0May 20, 2026
Big Baps1Jan 28, 2026
Corringham Service Station1Apr 22, 2026
Crunchy Frog Catering1Sep 08, 2025
Elysium Healthcare1Oct 15, 2025
House Of Choy1Feb 02, 2026
Keelby Village Store Ltd1Sep 24, 2025
Lancaster & Son1Jan 14, 2026
New Golden Cherry1Sep 10, 2025
Premier - Cherry Convenience Store1Feb 03, 2025
Quayside Coffee1Aug 04, 2025
Redcote Residential Home1Mar 05, 2026

Frequently asked questions

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

The source snapshot contains 596 food businesses in West Lindsey with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 84.1% 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 West 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 West Lindsey?+

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.

Data from official government food safety agencies