The Packet Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bassetlaw
The Packet Inn 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 7 August 2024, 23 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: Bescoby Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6LJ
How it compares in Bassetlaw
That puts The Packet Inn 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% | ← The Packet Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Packet Inn 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 Packet Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Mill Snooker Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| JD Care Group LTD Caring Premises | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Cafe de Bella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Iceland Foodstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Liberal Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2023 |
| Kings Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
Questions about The Packet Inn
What is The Packet Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Packet Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bassetlaw Council on 7 August 2024.
Is The Packet Inn 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 The Packet Inn last inspected?
The Packet Inn was last inspected on 7 August 2024, 23 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 The Packet Inn?
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 The Packet Inn compare to other places in Bassetlaw?
98% of the 1,002 rated food businesses in Bassetlaw hold the top rating of 5, and The Packet Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bassetlaw Council inspects The Packet Inn 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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