Methodist Church food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newark and Sherwood
Methodist Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 April 2021, more than 5 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: Methodist Community Centre, High Street, Sutton on Trent, NG23 6QA
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts Methodist Church 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% | ← Methodist Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Methodist Church 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 Methodist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-op Sutton On Trent Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Sutton On Trent Primary School School/college/university | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Butchers Brew Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Lord Nelson Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 432 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 21 January 2026 |
| Sutton On Trent Sports And Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2021 |
| Dunstall Barn Wedding And Events Venue Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Jims Farmhouse Pork Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Hensons Catering Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2024 |
Questions about Methodist Church
What is Methodist Church's food hygiene rating?
Methodist Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 27 April 2021.
Is Methodist Church 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Methodist Church last inspected?
Methodist Church was last inspected on 27 April 2021, more than 5 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 Methodist Church?
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 Methodist Church 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 Methodist Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Methodist Church 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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