Liberal Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bassetlaw
Liberal Club holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Retford Liberal Club, Beardsalls Row, Retford, DN22 6JX
How it compares in Bassetlaw
That puts Liberal Club 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% | ← Liberal Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Liberal Club 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 Liberal Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Dominie Cross Pub/bar/nightclub | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| A W Bacon & Sons Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Baytree Bistro & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Kam Market Ltd Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Fred's Cantonese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Gurkha Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
Questions about Liberal Club
What is Liberal Club's food hygiene rating?
Liberal Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bassetlaw Council on 14 June 2023.
Is Liberal Club 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Liberal Club last inspected?
Liberal Club was last inspected on 14 June 2023, more than 3 years 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 Liberal Club?
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 Liberal Club compare to other places in Bassetlaw?
98% of the 1,002 rated food businesses in Bassetlaw hold the top rating of 5, and Liberal Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bassetlaw Council inspects Liberal Club 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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Understanding this rating
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