The Big Fish food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newark and Sherwood
The Big Fish holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 October 2024, 21 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: Old Rufford Road, Ollerton, Newark on Trent, NG22 9DT
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts The Big Fish 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% | ← The Big Fish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Big Fish 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 Big Fish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Shell Service Station Retailers - other | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Londis Ollerton Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Bella Vita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| The Alders Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Creative Care Limited Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Pop-in Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2023 |
Questions about The Big Fish
What is The Big Fish's food hygiene rating?
The Big Fish has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 11 October 2024.
Is The Big Fish 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Big Fish last inspected?
The Big Fish was last inspected on 11 October 2024, 21 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 The Big Fish?
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 Big Fish 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 The Big Fish is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects The Big Fish 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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