Positive Independence food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Newark and Sherwood
Positive Independence holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 July 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: 174 Hawton Road, Newark On Trent, NG24 4RH
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts Positive Independence 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% | ← Positive Independence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Positive Independence 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 Positive Independence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frydays Takeaway/sandwich shop | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Elysium Healthcare Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Cygnet Birches Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| County Youth Service Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| G And The Bee Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Grange Road Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
Questions about Positive Independence
What is Positive Independence's food hygiene rating?
Positive Independence has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 15 July 2024.
Is Positive Independence 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Positive Independence last inspected?
Positive Independence was last inspected on 15 July 2024, 23 months 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 Positive Independence?
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 Positive Independence 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 Positive Independence is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Positive Independence 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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