Baytree Bistro & Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bassetlaw
Baytree Bistro & Bar 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 18 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Bay Tree Cafe' Bar, Carolgate, Retford, DN22 6BZ
How it compares in Bassetlaw
That puts Baytree Bistro & Bar among the 977 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 | 977 | 98% | ← Baytree Bistro & Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 11 | 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 90 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 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 Baytree Bistro & Bar 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 Baytree Bistro & Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A W Bacon & Sons Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
| Greggs Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Mamma Giusi's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Merkur Slots Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Honey & Fig Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Kings Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
Questions about Baytree Bistro & Bar
What is Baytree Bistro & Bar's food hygiene rating?
Baytree Bistro & Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bassetlaw Council on 18 November 2024.
Is Baytree Bistro & Bar 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 Baytree Bistro & Bar last inspected?
Baytree Bistro & Bar was last inspected on 18 November 2024, 19 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 Baytree Bistro & Bar?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Baytree Bistro & Bar compare to other places in Bassetlaw?
98% of the 1,000 rated food businesses in Bassetlaw hold the top rating of 5, and Baytree Bistro & Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bassetlaw Council inspects Baytree Bistro & Bar 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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