Harleys food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newark and Sherwood
Harleys holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 27 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 3 Meering Avenue, Newark On Trent, NG24 2BL
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
A 2 is rare: only 17 of 1,046 rated places in Newark and Sherwood score this low, about one in 62. By contrast 87% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 906 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ← Harleys | |
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Harleys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJs Premier Store Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Bishop Alexander L E A D Academy School/college/university | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| KFC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Beefeater Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Grilliano Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Country Kids Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Bridge Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2017 |
| DD's Soup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about Harleys
What is Harleys's food hygiene rating?
Harleys has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 27 April 2026.
Is Harleys safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Harleys last inspected?
Harleys was last inspected on 27 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newark and Sherwood Council rather than by the business.
How does Harleys 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, while Harleys holds a 2. 17 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Harleys 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Newark and Sherwood, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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