What is the average food hygiene rating in Newark and Sherwood?

The average food hygiene rating in Newark and Sherwood is 4.77 out of 5, across 1,044 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Newark and Sherwood compare with the national average for food hygiene?

86.5% of rated premises in Newark and Sherwood hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 6.8 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Newark and Sherwood 77 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 Newark and Sherwood have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

903 food businesses in Newark and Sherwood hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 86.5% of the 1,044 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Newark and Sherwood have a low hygiene rating?

26 food businesses in Newark and Sherwood 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 Newark and Sherwood food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Newark and Sherwood (1,124 establishments on record, 1,044 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.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Newark and Sherwood

In Newark and Sherwood, 86.5% of 1,044 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.77/5. These figures cover 1,124 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Newark and Sherwood has 903 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,044 rated premises (86.5%). 26 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.

5★ share: 86.5%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +6.8 pp
National rank: 77 / 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 Newark and Sherwood

5★ Very Good

903 (86.5%)

4★ Good

80 (7.7%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

35 (3.4%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

19 (1.8%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

6 (0.6%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

Plus 32 awaiting inspection and 48 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 32 awaiting inspection and 48 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Newark and Sherwood: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Newark and Sherwood?: The average food hygiene rating in Newark and Sherwood is 4.77 out of 5, across 1,044 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Newark and Sherwood compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 86.5% of rated premises in Newark and Sherwood hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 6.8 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Newark and Sherwood 77 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 Newark and Sherwood have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 903 food businesses in Newark and Sherwood hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 86.5% of the 1,044 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Newark and Sherwood have a low hygiene rating?: 26 food businesses in Newark and Sherwood 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 Newark and Sherwood food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Newark and Sherwood (1,124 establishments on record, 1,044 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.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Newark and Sherwood

NG24429 places · 84.8% 5★

Top-rated places in Newark and Sherwood

Cocos Little Kitchen LtdRetailers - other · NG21
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
GreggsTakeaway/sandwich shop · Great North Road, North Muskham, Newark On Trent · NG23 6HU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
MFG Cowlane - Esso And LondisRetailers - other · MFG Cow Lane - Esso And Londis, 69 North Gate, Newark On Trent · NG24 1HD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Amelia's BakesRetailers - other · NG23
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Victoria Fish And Chips LtdTakeaway/sandwich shop · Victoria Fish Bar, 62 Victoria Street, Newark On Trent · NG24 4UT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Floral MediaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Woovers, Norwell Road, Caunton, Newark On Trent · NG23 6AQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
GreggsTakeaway/sandwich shop · GREGGS, 46 Market Place, Newark On Trent · NG24 1EG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Newark Air MuseumRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Drove Lane, Langford, Nottinghamshire · NG24 2NY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Thoresby Hall HotelRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Thoresby Park, Perlethorpe, Newark On Trent · NG22 9WH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Lynds Close Luncheon ClubRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Communal Lounge, Lynds Close, Edwinstowe · NG21 9RB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
The Rose CottageRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Rose Cottage Restaurant, Old Rufford Road, Rufford · NG22 9DD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
BMG Biltong And Dry Wors (Sausage)Retailers - other · 6 Allandale, Bilsthorpe · NG22 8QZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Newark and Sherwood

Old Malt ShovelPub/bar/nightclub · 25 North Gate, Newark On Trent · NG24 1HD
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 September 2025
Newark Tandoori TakeawayRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 6 Balderton Gate, Newark On Trent · NG24 1UE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 September 2025
Royal Oak InnPub/bar/nightclub · High Street, Edwinstowe · NG21 9QP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 February 2026
Trinity Hind TradersDistributors/Transporters · Unit 10, Building 1, Hawton Lane, Balderton · NG24 3BU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 March 2025
Mughal RasoiRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 15 - 17 King Street, Southwell · NG25 0EH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 July 2025
Hello ShanghaiTakeaway/sandwich shop · 62 Albert Street, Newark On Trent · NG24 4BQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 January 2026
Eastern European Mini MarketRetailers - other · New Baltica, 14B Barnby Gate, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire · NG24 1PZ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 January 2026
Shyam's PremierRetailers - other · 2 - 4 Middleton Road, Newark On Trent · NG24 2DN
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 April 2026

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 1,124 real Food Standards Agency records for Newark and Sherwood, of which 1,044 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.