The Willow Restaurant (Alford)
Very good. Last inspection 18 March 2026.
Quick facts
- The Willow Restaurant (Alford) scored 5/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 18 March 2026.
- Verdict: Very good.
- Classified as restaurant/cafe/canteen in East Lindsey.
- Inspected by East Lindsey Environmental Health.
Local authority: East Lindsey · council website ↗
A clean-sheet inspection.
All three axes scored well. Temperature control, cleanliness, and management records all passed inspection. The venue can display a 5-star sticker in its window, and based on this inspection, it earned it.
Classified as a sit-down food business. This inspection is fresh, so the picture here should still reflect current practice. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.
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What people ask about The Willow Restaurant (Alford).
What is The Willow Restaurant (Alford)'s FSA hygiene rating?
The Willow Restaurant (Alford) scored 5 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 18 March 2026. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.
When was The Willow Restaurant (Alford) last inspected?
The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for The Willow Restaurant (Alford) was on 18 March 2026, 2 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.
Is The Willow Restaurant (Alford) required to display its hygiene rating?
No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.
How does The Willow Restaurant (Alford) compare to other venues in East Lindsey?
The Willow Restaurant (Alford)'s rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in East Lindsey on the dedicated East Lindsey aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.
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Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.
Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 18 March 2026. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.
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