River Don Tavern & Lodge

Eastoft

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 17 July 2026 by North Lincolnshire.

Rating over time

We have recorded 3 Food Standards Agency inspections for River Don Tavern & Lodge, from September 2019 to July 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2019 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of River Don Tavern & Lodge.

Food hygiene rating history for River Don Tavern & Lodge
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
2 September 2019	5 / 5	Very good
21 May 2025	1 / 5	Major improvement necessary
17 July 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

River Don Tavern & Lodge in Eastoft has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Sampson Street,
Eastoft,
North Lincolnshire,
DN17 4PQ

River Don Tavern & Lodge Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for River Don Tavern & Lodge. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects River Don Tavern & Lodge?

Food hygiene at River Don Tavern & Lodge is inspected by North Lincolnshire, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.northlincs.gov.uk/environment/environmentalhealth/food/food-safety/ or [email protected].

Questions about River Don Tavern & Lodge

What is River Don Tavern & Lodge’s food hygiene rating?

River Don Tavern & Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 17 July 2026.

When was River Don Tavern & Lodge last inspected?

River Don Tavern & Lodge was last inspected by North Lincolnshire on 17 July 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.