The Elms

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-07-15

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

The Elms is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Elm Drive, Louth, LN11 0DG, in the East Lindsey local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 15 July 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. East Lindsey oversees 2,259 registered food businesses, of which 91% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in East Lindsey is 4.8 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Elm Drive, Louth
Postcode
LN11 0DG
Local Authority
East Lindsey
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
155907

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Elms?

The Elms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by East Lindsey.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was The Elms last inspected?

The Elms was last inspected on 2025-07-15. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is The Elms located?

The Elms is located at Elm Drive, Louth , LN11 0DG, in the East Lindsey local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the LN11 postcode area.