DevOATed food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Newark and Sherwood
DevOATed holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 March 2024, 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: Wyton Lodge Farm, Kirklington Road, Hockerton, NG25 0PH
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts DevOATed 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% | ← DevOATed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 DevOATed 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 DevOATed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Food And Drink Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Spread Eagle Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Hockerton Housing Project Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Oxton Liqueur Company Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
| Fiona Herbert Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Beermats Brewery Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
Questions about DevOATed
What is DevOATed's food hygiene rating?
DevOATed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 22 March 2024.
Is DevOATed 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was DevOATed last inspected?
DevOATed was last inspected on 22 March 2024, 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 DevOATed?
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 DevOATed 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 DevOATed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects DevOATed 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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