The Den food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mansfield
The Den holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 75 High Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8BB
How it compares in Mansfield
That puts The Den among the 713 places in Mansfield holding top marks, 87% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 713 | 87% | ← The Den | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 76 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Den none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Den, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Express (Fairground) Mobile caterer | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Bowring Butchers Retailers - other | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Bethel Court Care Home Caring Premises | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Barrel Micropub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Al's Munch Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Angels Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2018 |
| Aither Brewery and Tap Room Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about The Den
What is The Den's food hygiene rating?
The Den has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mansfield Council on 28 April 2026.
Is The Den safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Den last inspected?
The Den was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mansfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Den?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Den compare to other places in Mansfield?
87% of the 818 rated food businesses in Mansfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Den is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mansfield Council inspects The Den and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Understanding this rating
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The Den is one of 94 rated food businesses in Mansfield Woodhouse. See every hygiene rating in Mansfield Woodhouse →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.mansfield.gov.uk
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