The Well food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bassetlaw
The Well 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 9 July 2025, 12 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 Baptist Church, Hospital Road, Retford
How it compares in Bassetlaw
That puts The Well 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% | ← The Well | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Well 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 The Well, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Place To Call Our Own School/college/university | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Galway Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Hospice Of The Good Shepherd Caring Premises | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Leaky Teacup Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Bluebell Cake Co Manufacturers/packers | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Goodwin Hall Other catering premises | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Lucky Days Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Pizza Piccante Takeaway/sandwich shop | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about The Well
What is The Well's food hygiene rating?
The Well has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bassetlaw Council on 9 July 2025.
Is The Well 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 The Well last inspected?
The Well was last inspected on 9 July 2025, 12 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 The Well?
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 The Well compare to other places in Bassetlaw?
98% of the 1,002 rated food businesses in Bassetlaw hold the top rating of 5, and The Well is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bassetlaw Council inspects The Well 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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