The Ashby

The Ashby is a pub/bar/nightclub located at West Ashby Arms, Main Street, West Ashby, Lincolnshire, LN9 5PT, in the East Lindsey local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 26 August 2026, 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 1,392 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 pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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.