Duke William food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bassetlaw
Duke William 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
The rating dates from 30 April 2025, 14 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: The Duke William, Town Street, Askham, NG22 0RS
How it compares in Bassetlaw
That puts Duke William 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% | ← Duke William | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Duke William 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 Duke William, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Askham Parish Rooms Other catering premises | 241 yards away | Exempt | |
| East Markham Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Queens Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Pheasantry Events at The Phesantry Brewery Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Scrumpy Wasp & The Bad Apple Manufacturers/packers | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| KFC A1 Northbound, Markham Moor Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Markham Moor Truckstop Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Waitrose Shell Markham Moor Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about Duke William
What is Duke William's food hygiene rating?
Duke William has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bassetlaw Council on 30 April 2025.
Is Duke William 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 Duke William last inspected?
Duke William was last inspected on 30 April 2025, 14 months 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 Duke William?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Duke William compare to other places in Bassetlaw?
98% of the 1,002 rated food businesses in Bassetlaw hold the top rating of 5, and Duke William is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bassetlaw Council inspects Duke William 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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