The Owl at Beckingham Recreation Room food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bassetlaw
The Owl at Beckingham Recreation Room holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 December 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: Recreation Room, The Green, Beckingham, DN10 4NL
How it compares in Bassetlaw
That puts The Owl at Beckingham Recreation Room 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 Owl at Beckingham Recreation Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Owl at Beckingham Recreation Room 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 Owl at Beckingham Recreation Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckingham Primary School School/college/university | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Diggory's Day Nursery Limited Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| The Watering Can Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Cow Shack Ice cream parlour Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Huntsman's Game Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
Questions about The Owl at Beckingham Recreation Room
What is The Owl at Beckingham Recreation Room's food hygiene rating?
The Owl at Beckingham Recreation Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bassetlaw Council on 5 December 2023.
Is The Owl at Beckingham Recreation Room 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Owl at Beckingham Recreation Room last inspected?
The Owl at Beckingham Recreation Room was last inspected on 5 December 2023, more than 2 years 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 Owl at Beckingham Recreation Room?
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 Owl at Beckingham Recreation Room compare to other places in Bassetlaw?
98% of the 1,002 rated food businesses in Bassetlaw hold the top rating of 5, and The Owl at Beckingham Recreation Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bassetlaw Council inspects The Owl at Beckingham Recreation Room 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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