1,136 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 86.9% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Newark and Sherwood are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
The source snapshot contains 1,136 registered food businesses for Newark and Sherwood. Of these, 1,046 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 86.9% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 7 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Malt Shovel | NG24 1HD | 0 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Eastern European Mini Market | NG24 1PZ | 1 | Jan 19, 2026 |
| Hello Shanghai | NG24 4BQ | 1 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Home Farm Stores | NG25 0SA | 1 | May 15, 2026 |
| Mughal Rasoi | NG25 0EH | 1 | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Newark Tandoori Takeaway | NG24 1UE | 1 | Sep 08, 2025 |
| Trinity Hind Traders | NG24 3BU | 1 | Mar 07, 2025 |
| China Palace | NG22 8JN | 2 | Jan 29, 2025 |
| Dinner Jackets | NG24 1XB | 2 | Oct 01, 2025 |
| Ernest Banks Greengrocers | NG24 3PS | 2 | Mar 03, 2025 |
| Feast Street | NG25 0EH | 2 | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Harleys | NG24 2BL | 2 | Apr 27, 2026 |
| J Cottier Family Butchers | NG24 3PS | 2 | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Knots | NG24 3SX | 2 | Mar 04, 2026 |
| Lord Nelson Public House | NG23 6PF | 2 | Jan 21, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 909 food businesses in Newark and Sherwood with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 86.9% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Newark and Sherwood depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.