What is the average food hygiene rating in West Lindsey?

The average food hygiene rating in West Lindsey is 4.7 out of 5, across 704 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does West Lindsey compare with the national average for food hygiene?

83.9% of rated premises in West Lindsey hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.2 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks West Lindsey 128 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in West Lindsey have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

591 food businesses in West Lindsey hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 83.9% of the 704 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 18 May 2026.

How many food businesses in West Lindsey have a low hygiene rating?

20 food businesses in West Lindsey are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this West Lindsey food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for West Lindsey (865 establishments on record, 704 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in West Lindsey

In West Lindsey, 83.9% of 704 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.7/5. These figures cover 865 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

West Lindsey has 591 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 704 rated premises (83.9%). 20 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 18 May 2026.

5★ share: 83.9%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +4.2 pp
National rank: 128 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in West Lindsey

5★ Very Good

591 (83.9%)

4★ Good

58 (8.2%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

35 (5%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

19 (2.7%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

Plus 41 awaiting inspection and 120 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 41 awaiting inspection and 120 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in West Lindsey: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in West Lindsey?: The average food hygiene rating in West Lindsey is 4.7 out of 5, across 704 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does West Lindsey compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 83.9% of rated premises in West Lindsey hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.2 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks West Lindsey 128 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in West Lindsey have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 591 food businesses in West Lindsey hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 83.9% of the 704 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 18 May 2026.
How many food businesses in West Lindsey have a low hygiene rating?: 20 food businesses in West Lindsey are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this West Lindsey food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for West Lindsey (865 establishments on record, 704 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in West Lindsey

Plant Pot Catering and EventsPub/bar/nightclub · LONGDALES PARK, LODGE LANE, NETTLEHAM, LINCOLN · LN2 2RS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Kruger MeatsRetailers - other · DN21
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
Caistor Church Of England And Methodist Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · CAISTOR CHURCH OF ENGLAND AND METHODIST PRIMARY SCHOOL, SOUTH DALE, CAISTOR, MARKET RASEN · LN7 6LY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 May 2026
Priory Hospital LincolnshireCaring Premises · GLENTWORTH HOUSE, DOG KENNEL ROAD, GLENTWORTH, GAINSBOROUGH · DN21 5UD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 April 2026
Saxilby C Of E Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · SAXILBY C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL, HIGHFIELD ROAD, SAXILBY, LINCOLN · LN1 2QJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026
Sasha & Vinnies Ice Cream by Savvy Food Shed LtdMobile caterer · DN21
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026
Pickles PantryRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 6 MARKET ARCADE, GAINSBOROUGH · DN21 2DY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 April 2026
Caistor Grammar SchoolSchool/college/university · CAISTOR GRAMMAR SCHOOL, CHURCH STREET, CAISTOR, MARKET RASEN · LN7 6UG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 April 2026
Caistor Arts & Heritage CentreRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 28 PLOUGH HILL, CAISTOR, MARKET RASEN · LN7 6LZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 April 2026
Kingswood Education Catering Ltd at Caistor Yarborough AcademySchool/college/university · CAISTOR YARBOROUGH ACADEMY, GRIMSBY ROAD, CAISTOR, MARKET RASEN · LN7 6QZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 April 2026
Caldero LoungeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · UNIT 3 MARSHALLS YARD, BEAUMONT STREET, GAINSBOROUGH · DN21 2NA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 April 2026
Market Rasen Golf ClubRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · MARKET RASEN AND DISTRICT GOLF CLUB, LEGSBY ROAD, LINWOOD, MARKET RASEN · LN8 3DZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 16 April 2026

Places needing improvement in West Lindsey

Bells Convenient StoreRetailers - other · 17 CHURCH STREET, GAINSBOROUGH · DN21 2JJ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 June 2025
New Golden CherryTakeaway/sandwich shop · 4 THE PARADE, CHERRY WILLINGHAM, LINCOLN · LN3 4JL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 September 2025
The Courtyard Tea RoomRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · HALL FARM, COLLINGHAM ROAD, NEWTON ON TRENT, LINCOLN · LN1 2LL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 January 2026
The Kings HeadPub/bar/nightclub · KINGS HEAD, 11 KINGSWAY, TEALBY, MARKET RASEN · LN8 3YA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 February 2026
Elysium HealthcareCaring Premises · THE COTTAGE, 31 NORBECK LANE, WELTON, LINCOLN · LN2 3JP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 October 2025
Big BapsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 2 FAWCETT STREET, GAINSBOROUGH · DN21 2LH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 January 2026
Redcote Residential HomeCaring Premises · REDCOTE RESIDENTIAL HOME, 23 GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, LEA, GAINSBOROUGH · DN21 5HR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 March 2026
Crunchy Frog CateringMobile caterer · NEWBALL GRANGE, WRAGBY ROAD, NEWBALL, LINCOLN · LN3 5DH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 September 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 865 real Food Standards Agency records for West Lindsey, of which 704 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.