Lock And Larder food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newark and Sherwood
Lock And Larder 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 30 July 2025, 11 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: Trentside, Gunthorpe, Nottingham, NG14 7FB
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts Lock And Larder among the 906 places in Newark and Sherwood holding top marks, 87% 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 | 906 | 87% | ← Lock And Larder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 82 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Lock And Larder 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 Lock And Larder, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unicorn Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| St John The Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2022 |
| Gunthorpe Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2021 |
| Gunthorpe Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Beanies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| St Peters Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Inskips Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about Lock And Larder
What is Lock And Larder's food hygiene rating?
Lock And Larder has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 30 July 2025.
Is Lock And Larder 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 Lock And Larder last inspected?
Lock And Larder was last inspected on 30 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newark and Sherwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lock And Larder?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lock And Larder compare to other places in Newark and Sherwood?
87% of the 1,046 rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood hold the top rating of 5, and Lock And Larder is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Lock And Larder 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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