Ma Larkins Cafe Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bassetlaw
Ma Larkins Cafe Ltd 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 27 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Ma Larkins Cafe, Doncaster Road, Langold, S81 9QL
How it compares in Bassetlaw
That puts Ma Larkins Cafe Ltd among the 977 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 | 977 | 98% | ← Ma Larkins Cafe Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 11 | 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 90 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 Ma Larkins Cafe Ltd 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 Ma Larkins Cafe Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Top Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| The Pocket Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Langold Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| The Goldfish Bowl Takeaway/sandwich shop | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
| Langold Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Now Church Other catering premises | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| The Kiosk Mobile caterer | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
Questions about Ma Larkins Cafe Ltd
What is Ma Larkins Cafe Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Ma Larkins Cafe Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bassetlaw Council on 27 January 2025.
Is Ma Larkins Cafe Ltd 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 Ma Larkins Cafe Ltd last inspected?
Ma Larkins Cafe Ltd was last inspected on 27 January 2025, 17 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 Ma Larkins Cafe Ltd?
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 Ma Larkins Cafe Ltd compare to other places in Bassetlaw?
98% of the 1,000 rated food businesses in Bassetlaw hold the top rating of 5, and Ma Larkins Cafe Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bassetlaw Council inspects Ma Larkins Cafe Ltd 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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