Goodwin Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bassetlaw
Goodwin Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 December 2024, 19 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: Chancery Lane, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6DF
How it compares in Bassetlaw
That puts Goodwin Hall 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% | ← Goodwin Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Goodwin Hall 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 Goodwin Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell Cake Co Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Oliver's Retreat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Imperial Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Andy Pandy's Play World Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Beer Under The Clock Pub/bar/nightclub | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Mollie Rocker Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Nicole Olivia Cake Designs Manufacturers/packers | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Pizza Piccante Takeaway/sandwich shop | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about Goodwin Hall
What is Goodwin Hall's food hygiene rating?
Goodwin Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bassetlaw Council on 6 December 2024.
Is Goodwin Hall 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Goodwin Hall last inspected?
Goodwin Hall was last inspected on 6 December 2024, 19 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 Goodwin Hall?
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 Goodwin Hall compare to other places in Bassetlaw?
98% of the 1,002 rated food businesses in Bassetlaw hold the top rating of 5, and Goodwin Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bassetlaw Council inspects Goodwin Hall 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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