Bargain Buys food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Bassetlaw
Bargain Buys holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 March 2024, 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: 41 Scrooby Road, Bircotes, Nottinghamshire, DN11 8JW
How it compares in Bassetlaw
That puts Bargain Buys 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% | ← Bargain Buys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bargain Buys 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 Bargain Buys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comrades Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Harworth Mini Market Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Iyadd Global Store Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| B & M Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| C&R News Retailers - other | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Clarkes Craft Butchers Retailers - other | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Gossip Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Bargain Buys
What is Bargain Buys's food hygiene rating?
Bargain Buys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bassetlaw Council on 5 March 2024.
Is Bargain Buys 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bargain Buys last inspected?
Bargain Buys was last inspected on 5 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 Bargain Buys?
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 Bargain Buys compare to other places in Bassetlaw?
98% of the 1,002 rated food businesses in Bassetlaw hold the top rating of 5, and Bargain Buys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bassetlaw Council inspects Bargain Buys 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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Bargain Buys is one of 28 rated food businesses in Bircotes. See every hygiene rating in Bircotes →
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