Wheatsheaf food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newark and Sherwood
Wheatsheaf 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
This is a fresh result: Wheatsheaf was inspected on 19 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Newark and Sherwood ratings →
Address: Slaughterhouse Lane, Newark On Trent, NG24 1ER
How this rating has changed
Wheatsheaf was re-inspected on 19 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts Wheatsheaf among the 907 places in Newark and Sherwood holding top marks, 86% 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 | 907 | 86% | ← Wheatsheaf | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Wheatsheaf 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 Wheatsheaf, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evans Pharmacy Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2023 |
| Chebrew Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Kirkgate Healthfoods Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| K-Town/FlusterCluck/L&L/88thStreet/ValueMighty/SinCityBurger Pub/bar/nightclub | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Bentleys Fish And Chips Restaurant Takeaway/sandwich shop | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Castle Cuisine Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Bodrum Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Feeling Peckish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
Questions about Wheatsheaf
What is Wheatsheaf's food hygiene rating?
Wheatsheaf has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 19 August 2026.
Is Wheatsheaf 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 Wheatsheaf last inspected?
Wheatsheaf was last inspected on 19 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Wheatsheaf?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Wheatsheaf compare to other places in Newark and Sherwood?
86% of the 1,054 rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood hold the top rating of 5, and Wheatsheaf is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Wheatsheaf 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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Wheatsheaf is one of 441 rated food businesses in Newark on Trent. See every hygiene rating in Newark on Trent →
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