Restaurants, bars and cafés in Lincolnshire with 0 or 1 food hygiene ratings
Going out for a drink and a bite to eat is a treat for many but people want to know the food put in front of us has been cooked properly in clean conditions.
Across Lincolnshire there are thousands of eateries, the majority of which boast positive food hygiene ratings.
However there are 40 restaurants, pubs and cafés which have been told urgent or major improvements are necessary.
The hygiene ratings range from zero to five, with five meaning standards are very good and fully comply with the law.
Zero is at the bottom of the scale and means urgent improvement is necessary.
See below the full list of each establishment, correct at the time of publishing.
South Kesteven
Hong Kong Restaurant, All Saints’ Street, Stamford
Rating: Zero
This restaurant was last inspected on October 31 this year.
The food safety officer found major improvement was needed in all three areas: hygienic food handling, cleanliness and condition of facilities and building, and management of food safety.
Oblio's Deli and Bistro, Westgate, Grantham
Rating: Zero
An inspector visited the restaurant on May 25 this year.
Major improvement was needed in hygienic food handling and management of food safety while improvement was necessary for the cleanliness and condition of facilities.
7 Cafe, Guildhall Street, Grantham
Rating: One
The last inspection took place on January 24 this year.
An inspector found management of food safety needed major improvement while cleanliness and condition of facilities also needed necessary work.
Hygienic food handling was generally satisfactory.
Crown Wok In, West Street, Bourne
Rating: One
An inspection on January 27 of this year found cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building, and hygienic food handling needed improvement. Major work needed to be done in the management of food safety.
Kew's Garden Cafe, West Street, Bourne
Rating: One
An inspection took place on May 30, 2023.
Major improvements need to be made in the management of food safety and improvement is necessary in hygienic food handling. An inspector found cleanliness and the condition of the facilities was good.
Pizza Express, High Street St Martins, Stamford
Rating: One
Inspectors visited the pizza chain on October 18 this year.
They said management of food safety needed major improvement and the cleanliness and condition of the facilities and building should be improved.
Hygienic food handling was considered good.
A spokesperson for Pizza Express said an ‘isolated damp issue’ in the historic building ‘impacted the overall score at this review’, and in January next year the building will undergo work to resolve the issues.
South Holland
New Sunlight, Market Place, Donington
Rating: One
This takeaway was last inspected on October 5 this year.
The inspector said major improvement was necessary in the management of food safety.
Improvement was also needed in the cleanliness and condition of facilities and hygienic food handling.
North Kesteven
Maya Indian Takeaway, Station Road, Heckington
Rating: One
Inspectors issued the rating following a visit on January 18.
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and the hygienic food handling were satisfactory but the management of food safety was deemed to require major improvements.
The Supreme, Linden Avenue, Branston
Rating: One
This takeaway was visited by an inspector on February 21.
Improvements were needed in hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities with changes in the management of food safety deemed as major.
The White Hart, High Street, Metheringham
Rating: One
This village inn had an inspector visit on December 13 last year.
Hygienic food handling and the cleanliness and condition of facilities were both considered very good.
However the management of food safety required major improvements which brought the overall score down.
East Lindsey
Chinese Fish and Chips, Coastfields Holiday Park, Roman Bank, Ingoldmells
Rating: Zero
This takeaway got its rating following an inspection on September 9 this year.
Urgent improvement was considered necessary relating to management of food safety.
Changes are also needed in regards to hygienic food handling, and the cleanliness of facilities.
Larissa Cafe Restaurant, Trunch Lane, Chapel St Leonards
Rating: Zero
The cafe was last visited on September 26 of this year.
Inspectors found hygienic food handling needed improvement.
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building needed major improvement and while management of food safety needed changes urgently.
Bibby’s Beach Bar, Ingoldmells Point, Ingoldmells
Rating: Zero
This takeaway shop was last visited on September 1, 2022.
Inspectors found major improvement was necessary in cleanliness and condition of facilities and management of food safety.
Better practices in hygienic food handling should also be implemented.
Spices Kebab House, Trunch Lane, Chapel St Leonards
Rating: Zero
The takeaway was last visited on October 27, 2022.
Staff were told by an inspector major improvements were needed in hygienic food handling and management of food safety.
The cleanliness and condition of facilities also needed to be improved.
The Cornhill Cafe, Spilsby
Rating: Zero
This cafe was visited by an inspector on October 11.
Improvement was deemed necessary in all three areas, being classed urgent in the management of food safety.
The Crown Inn, Pump Lane, Saltfleet
Rating: Zero
An inspection of the pub on May 25, 2022 found urgent improvement was necessary.
This included major improvements to cleanliness and condition of facilities and building, and management of food safety.
The King’s Head, Orby Road, Addlethorpe
Rating: Zero
This village pub was last inspected on September 7, 2023.
Staff were told hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities needed improvement, and urgent changes needed to be made to management of food safety.
Beachside Bites, Roman Bank, Ingoldmells
Rating: One
This takeaway was visited by an inspector on April 14, 2023.
While hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities were generally satisfactory, management of food safety was found to need major improvements.
China Rose Restaurant, High Street, Mablethorpe
Rating: One
This restaurant was last inspected on April 21 this year.
Staff were told hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities were in need of improvement, and in the management of food safety it was major.
Cooplands Secret Garden, Eastgate, Louth
Rating: One
The cafe was visited by an inspector on August 3 this year.
The hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities were generally satisfactory but the management of food safety needed major improvements.
Four Winds Tavern, Sea Lane, Ingoldmells
Rating: One
An inspection on September 1 last year found the pub was generally satisfactory in hygienic food handling. However, improvements were needed in the cleanliness and condition of facilities and management of food safety.
India Gate, High Street, Mablethorpe
Rating: One
The Indian restaurant was visited on February 10, 2023.
The hygienic food handling was good and cleanliness and condition of facilities generally satisfactory but the management of food safety requires major improvement, which has brought the rating down.
Panda Chinese, South Road, Chapel St Leonards
Rating: One
It was given a one rating on August 17, 2022.
Inspectors found improvement was necessary in both hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities while management of food safety needs major improvement.
Ruby Chinese Takeaway, Keeling Street, North Somercotes, Louth
Rating: One
After the takeaway was visited on November 2 last year inspectors found improvement was necessary in both hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities while management of food safety needs major improvement.
Shanghai Chinese Food Takeaway, Sea Lane, Ingoldmells
Rating: One
The takeaway was given its rating on October 19 last year.
It needed to improve cleanliness and condition of facilities, but hygienic food handling was generally satisfactory.
However, inspectors found major improvement was necessary in its management of food safety.
The Blacksmith’s Arms, Main Road, Skendleby
Rating: One
This pub and bar was given the rating at an inspection on October 13.
It needed to improve cleanliness and condition of facilities and building, but hygienic food handling was generally satisfactory.
However, inspectors found major improvement was necessary in its management of food safety.
The Golden Fried Fish, Eastgate, Louth
Rating: One
The fish and chips takeaway was visited on October 25.
While hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities were generally satisfactory, management of food safety was found to need major improvements.
The Granary Tea Room, The Old Mill, Bardney Road, Wragby
Rating: One
At an inspection on April 27, it was determined improvement was necessary in both hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities while management of food safety needs major improvement.
The Red Lion, Main Road, Revesby
Rating: One
This pub was visited on August 11.
Staff were told management of food safety needs major improvement and improvement was necessary in both hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities.
The Ship Inn, Sea Lane, Ingoldmells
Rating: One
This rating was given after an inspector visited on June 9.
Improvement was necessary in hygienic food handling and major changes needed to be made to management of food safety.
Trunch Caffe, Trunch Lane, Chapel St Leonards
Rating: One
After an inspection on September 10, 2022, an inspector told staff major improvements were needed in the management of food safety.
Hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities were generally satisfactory.
Welcome Inn, Burgh Old Road, Skegness
Rating: One
This pub was visited on May 19 last year. Improvements were needed in all three areas, including major changes in management of food safety.
Boston
Ann's Fish and Chips, Fishtoft Road, Boston
Rating: Zero
This fish and chip shop was visited by an inspector on August 15, 2023.
The food safety officer believes urgent improvements are needed in hygienic food handling and management of food safety.
The takeaway must also carry out major changes to improve cleanliness and condition of facilities.
Curry King, Station Road, Kirton
Rating: Zero
After an inspection on August 1, staff at the takeaway were told management of food safety needed urgent improvements.
Hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities were generally satisfactory.
West Street Diner, Kebab House, Chicken Palace, Pizza Parlour in High Street Boston
Rating: Zero
This restaurant was last visited on October 4 this year.
Hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities needed major improvements while urgent changes are needed to management of food safety.
Boston Kebab House, High Street, Boston
Rating: One
A visit to the takeaway on August 7 found improvements were needed in all three areas, including major changes in management of food safety.
Cake Caffe, High Street, Boston
Rating: One
This cafe was last inspected on September 5.
Management of food safety required major improvements. Staff were also told to make changes to hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities.
Lincoln City
Boultham Park Takeaway, Boultham Park Road, Lincoln
Rating: One
This pub was visited on October 18 last year. Improvements were needed in all three areas, including major changes in management of food safety.
It was recently inspected and a new rating will be published by the Food Standards Agency soon.
The Plough, Newark Road, Lincoln
Rating: One
An inspector found on October 24 management of food safety needed major improvement while hygienic food handling also needed necessary work.
Cleanliness and condition of facilities were generally satisfactory.
Wig and Mitre, Steep Hill, Lincoln
Rating: One
This restaurant, part of the Red Cat pub chain, was last visited by inspectors on June 21 this year.
Improvements are needed in both hygienic food handling and cleanliness and condition of facilities.
Management of food safety was generally satisfactory.
