Costcutter food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newark and Sherwood
Costcutter holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 May 2025, 14 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: Costcutter Supermarket, 100 - 102 Whitewater Road, Ollerton, NG22 9XB
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts Costcutter 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% | ← Costcutter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Costcutter 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 Costcutter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dukeries Young People's Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Forest View Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| The Picnic Basket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Scrumptious Treats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Bombay Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Sister Snacks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
Questions about Costcutter
What is Costcutter's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 9 May 2025.
Is Costcutter 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Costcutter last inspected?
Costcutter was last inspected on 9 May 2025, 14 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 Costcutter?
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 Costcutter 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 Costcutter is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Costcutter 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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Costcutter is one of 45 rated food businesses in Ollerton. See every hygiene rating in Ollerton →
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