Bofs Meats food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newark and Sherwood
Bofs Meats holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 October 2023, more than 2 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: Woodside Farm, Newark Road, Wellow, NG22 0EJ
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts Bofs Meats 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% | ← Bofs Meats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bofs Meats 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 Bofs Meats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bofshogs Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Forest Events Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Wellow House School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Red Lion Inn Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Parkgate Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| The Dukeries Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Perlethorpe Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2021 |
| Braeburn Catering Company Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
Questions about Bofs Meats
What is Bofs Meats's food hygiene rating?
Bofs Meats has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 31 October 2023.
Is Bofs Meats 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bofs Meats last inspected?
Bofs Meats was last inspected on 31 October 2023, more than 2 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 Bofs Meats?
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 Bofs Meats 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 Bofs Meats is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Bofs Meats 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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