The Welly food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newark and Sherwood
The Welly holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 February 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Rainworth Miners Welfare Club, Kirklington Road, Rainworth, NG21 0JY
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts The Welly among the 906 places in Newark and Sherwood 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 | 906 | 87% | ← The Welly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 82 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 Welly 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 Welly, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Fat Chefs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Perrys Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Rainworth Miners Welfare Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Social Action Hub Pub/bar/nightclub | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| China Rose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Fresh And Tasty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Junction Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about The Welly
What is The Welly's food hygiene rating?
The Welly has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 3 February 2022.
Is The Welly 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Welly last inspected?
The Welly was last inspected on 3 February 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newark and Sherwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Welly?
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 Welly compare to other places in Newark and Sherwood?
87% of the 1,046 rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood hold the top rating of 5, and The Welly is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects The Welly 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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The Welly is one of 32 rated food businesses in Rainworth. See every hygiene rating in Rainworth →
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