Lowdham Fast Food food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newark and Sherwood
Lowdham Fast Food holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 6 May 2026, 2 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: 33 Main Street, Lowdham, Nottinghamshire, NG14 7AB
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
A 2 is rare: only 17 of 1,046 rated places in Newark and Sherwood score this low, about one in 62. By contrast 87% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 906 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ← Lowdham Fast Food | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Lowdham Fast Food the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Lowdham Fast Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowdham Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Chans Cantonese Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 November 2024 |
| Thyme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Khans Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| The Old Ship Inn Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Kids Planet Daisies Lowdham Caring Premises | 230 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 May 2026 |
| The Worlds End Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
Questions about Lowdham Fast Food
What is Lowdham Fast Food's food hygiene rating?
Lowdham Fast Food has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 6 May 2026.
Is Lowdham Fast Food safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Lowdham Fast Food last inspected?
Lowdham Fast Food was last inspected on 6 May 2026, 2 months 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 Lowdham Fast Food?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lowdham Fast Food 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, while Lowdham Fast Food holds a 2. 17 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Lowdham Fast Food 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Newark and Sherwood, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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