Post 16 Centre food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bassetlaw
Post 16 Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 December 2025, 7 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: Retford Education Centre, Old Hall Drive, Retford, DN22 7EA
How it compares in Bassetlaw
That puts Post 16 Centre 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% | ← Post 16 Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Post 16 Centre 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 Post 16 Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babworth Road Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Glenesk Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Cobwell Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| A Place To Call Our Own School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Hospice Of The Good Shepherd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Greggs PLC Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Bluebell Cake Co Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
Questions about Post 16 Centre
What is Post 16 Centre's food hygiene rating?
Post 16 Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bassetlaw Council on 4 December 2025.
Is Post 16 Centre 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Post 16 Centre last inspected?
Post 16 Centre was last inspected on 4 December 2025, 7 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 Post 16 Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Post 16 Centre compare to other places in Bassetlaw?
98% of the 1,002 rated food businesses in Bassetlaw hold the top rating of 5, and Post 16 Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bassetlaw Council inspects Post 16 Centre 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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