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Food Hygiene Ratings in Bassetlaw
In Bassetlaw, 97.6% of 998 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.96/5. These figures cover 1,089 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Bassetlaw has 974 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 998 rated premises (97.6%). 1 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.
- 5★ share
- 97.6%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- +17.9 pp
- National rank
- 1 / 328
Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.
Rating distribution in Bassetlaw
Plus 19 awaiting inspection and 72 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 19 awaiting inspection and 72 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in Bassetlaw: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in Bassetlaw?
- The average food hygiene rating in Bassetlaw is 4.96 out of 5, across 998 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does Bassetlaw compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 97.6% of rated premises in Bassetlaw hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 17.9 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Bassetlaw 1 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
- How many restaurants in Bassetlaw have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 974 food businesses in Bassetlaw hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 97.6% of the 998 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 27 May 2026.
- How many food businesses in Bassetlaw have a low hygiene rating?
- 1 food businesses in Bassetlaw are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
- What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?
- The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
- Where does this Bassetlaw food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Bassetlaw (1,089 establishments on record, 998 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.
Top-rated places in Bassetlaw
- The BlacksmithsPub/bar/nightclub · Blacksmiths Clayworth, Town Street, Clayworth, Nottinghamshire · DN22 9AD5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
- The Old Vicarage at Elkesley Campsite LTDRetailers - other · The Old Vicarage, Park Lane, Elkesley, Nottinghamshire · DN22 8AR5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
- BFBOther catering premises · Bassetlaw Foodbank, Manton Community Centre, Community Way, Worksop · S80 2TQ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
- Almond BakeryOther catering premises · S815/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
- Butter FingersOther catering premises · NG225/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
- Rayans StoreRetailers - other · Essex Road, Bircotes, Nottinghamshire · DN11 8BS5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
- Yellow Brick Road Pump Farm LTDCaring Premises · Pump Farm Day Nursery, 9 Lincoln Road, Tuxford, Nottinghamshire · NG22 0HR5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
- Harworth ExpressTakeaway/sandwich shop · 7 Grosvenor Road, Harworth, Nottinghamshire · DN11 8EY5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
- Costa CoffeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 17, The Priory Centre, Worksop, Nottinghamshire · S80 1JR5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
- Thrumpton Kids ClubsRetailers - other · Thrumpton Primary School, Whinney Moor Lane, Retford, Nottinghamshire · DN22 7AF5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
- Chris's Quality ButchersRetailers - other · Unit 6, The Priory Centre, Worksop, Nottinghamshire · S80 1JR5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
- Jimmy's Fish & Chip ShopTakeaway/sandwich shop · 8 Prospect Precinct, Worksop, Nottinghamshire · S81 0RS5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
Places needing improvement in Bassetlaw
- White SwanPub/bar/nightclub · Main Street, Dunham On Trent, Nottinghamshire · NG22 0TY0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 August 2025
A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 1,089 real Food Standards Agency records for Bassetlaw, of which 998 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.