The Glass Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bassetlaw
The Glass Lounge 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 11 September 2024, 22 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: 3 Jubilee Courtyard, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6BN
How it compares in Bassetlaw
That puts The Glass Lounge 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 Glass Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Glass Lounge 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 Glass Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell Cake Co Manufacturers/packers | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Goodwin Hall Other catering premises | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Oliver's Retreat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Beer Under The Clock Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Imperial Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Andy Pandy's Play World Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Mollie Rocker Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Kenny's Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
Questions about The Glass Lounge
What is The Glass Lounge's food hygiene rating?
The Glass Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bassetlaw Council on 11 September 2024.
Is The Glass Lounge 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 The Glass Lounge last inspected?
The Glass Lounge was last inspected on 11 September 2024, 22 months 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 Glass Lounge?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Glass Lounge compare to other places in Bassetlaw?
98% of the 1,002 rated food businesses in Bassetlaw hold the top rating of 5, and The Glass Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bassetlaw Council inspects The Glass Lounge 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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