Galway Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bassetlaw
Galway Arms 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 27 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 64 Bridgegate, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7UZ
How it compares in Bassetlaw
That puts Galway Arms among the 978 places in Bassetlaw holding top marks, 98% 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 | 978 | 98% | ← Galway Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 85 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 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 Galway Arms 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 Galway Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leaky Teacup Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Lucky Days Takeaway/sandwich shop | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| A Place To Call Our Own School/college/university | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Pizza Piccante Takeaway/sandwich shop | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Bluebell Cake Co Manufacturers/packers | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Goodwin Hall Other catering premises | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Oliver's Retreat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Nicole Olivia Cake Designs Manufacturers/packers | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about Galway Arms
What is Galway Arms's food hygiene rating?
Galway Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bassetlaw Council on 27 November 2024.
Is Galway Arms 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 Galway Arms last inspected?
Galway Arms was last inspected on 27 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bassetlaw Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Galway Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Galway Arms compare to other places in Bassetlaw?
98% of the 1,002 rated food businesses in Bassetlaw hold the top rating of 5, and Galway Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bassetlaw Council inspects Galway Arms 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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