Heron Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Newark and Sherwood
Heron Foods holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 October 2024, 20 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: 165A Mansfield Road, Clipstone, NG21 9AA
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts Heron Foods 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% | ← Heron Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Heron Foods 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 Heron Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew And Brunch Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Jacksons The Bakers Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| G And N's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Hung Hao Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Clipstone Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Clipstone Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about Heron Foods
What is Heron Foods's food hygiene rating?
Heron Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 25 October 2024.
Is Heron Foods 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Heron Foods last inspected?
Heron Foods was last inspected on 25 October 2024, 20 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 Heron Foods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Heron Foods 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 Heron Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Heron Foods 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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Heron Foods is one of 28 rated food businesses in Clipstone. See every hygiene rating in Clipstone →
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