The Gardener's Retreat

Scothern

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 Good Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 28 September 2026 by West Lindsey.

Rating over time

We have recorded 4 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Gardener's Retreat, from January 2019 to September 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 The Gardener's Retreat.

Food hygiene rating history for The Gardener's Retreat
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
10 January 2019	5 / 5	Very good
12 June 2024	5 / 5	Very good
10 June 2026	1 / 5	Major improvement necessary
28 September 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Gardener's Retreat in Scothern 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?

Scothern Nurseries,
8 Dunholme Road,
Scothern,
LN2 2UD

The Gardener's Retreat Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Gardener's Retreat. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Gardener's Retreat?

Food hygiene at The Gardener's Retreat is inspected by West Lindsey, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at https://www.west-lindsey.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Gardener's Retreat

What is The Gardener's Retreat’s food hygiene rating?

The Gardener's Retreat has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 28 September 2026.

When was The Gardener's Retreat last inspected?

The Gardener's Retreat was last inspected by West Lindsey on 28 September 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.