The Dice Jail food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newark and Sherwood
The Dice Jail 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 14 November 2023, 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: 16 Queen Street, Southwell, NG25 0AA
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts The Dice Jail 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% | ← The Dice Jail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Dice Jail 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 The Dice Jail, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bake Other catering premises | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Bee Queen Honey Shop Retailers - other | 18 yards away | Exempt | |
| Alfresco Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Lowes Wong Juniors School/college/university | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Birds Bakery Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Doncasters Butchers Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Southwell Country Markets Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2017 |
| The Old Theatre Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
Questions about The Dice Jail
What is The Dice Jail's food hygiene rating?
The Dice Jail has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 14 November 2023.
Is The Dice Jail 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 The Dice Jail last inspected?
The Dice Jail was last inspected on 14 November 2023, more than 2 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 The Dice Jail?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Dice Jail 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 The Dice Jail is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects The Dice Jail 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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