The Crown Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Newark and Sherwood
The Crown Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 July 2025, 11 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: 11 Market Place, Southwell, NG25 0HE
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts The Crown Hotel 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 Crown Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Crown Hotel 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 Crown Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scoozi Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Oak Restaurant At The Saracens Head Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 November 2024 |
| One Westgate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bamboo Garden Chinese Resturant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| The Old Theatre Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Chess Master Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 September 2025 |
| Well Pharmacy Retailers - other | 60 yards away | Exempt | |
| Doncasters Butchers Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about The Crown Hotel
What is The Crown Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Crown Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 16 July 2025.
Is The Crown Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Crown Hotel last inspected?
The Crown Hotel was last inspected on 16 July 2025, 11 months 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 Crown Hotel?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Crown Hotel 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 Crown Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects The Crown Hotel 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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