No. 15 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newark and Sherwood
No. 15 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 20 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: No 15, 15 Balderton Gate, Newark on Trent, NG24 1UE
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts No. 15 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% | ← No. 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 No. 15 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 No. 15, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnby Gate Convenience Store Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Fruktolinka Newark Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Holy Moly Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Cafe Daisy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Birds The Confectioners Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Harry's Salad Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Children 1st Caring Premises | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Evans Pharmacy Chemist Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2017 |
Questions about No. 15
What is No. 15's food hygiene rating?
No. 15 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 20 March 2024.
Is No. 15 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 No. 15 last inspected?
No. 15 was last inspected on 20 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 No. 15?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 No. 15 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 No. 15 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects No. 15 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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