The Old Police Station Bar and Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bassetlaw
The Old Police Station Bar and Restaurant 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 7 October 2025, 9 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: The Old Police Station, Exchange Street, Retford, DN22 6BL
How it compares in Bassetlaw
That puts The Old Police Station Bar and Restaurant 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 Old Police Station Bar and Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Old Police Station Bar and Restaurant 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 Old Police Station Bar and Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Pandy's Play World Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Kenny's Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Mollie Rocker Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Merkur Slots Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Edi'z Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
| Greggs Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Mamma Giusi's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about The Old Police Station Bar and Restaurant
What is The Old Police Station Bar and Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
The Old Police Station Bar and Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bassetlaw Council on 7 October 2025.
Is The Old Police Station Bar and Restaurant 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 The Old Police Station Bar and Restaurant last inspected?
The Old Police Station Bar and Restaurant was last inspected on 7 October 2025, 9 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 Old Police Station Bar and Restaurant?
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 Old Police Station Bar and Restaurant compare to other places in Bassetlaw?
98% of the 1,002 rated food businesses in Bassetlaw hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Police Station Bar and Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bassetlaw Council inspects The Old Police Station Bar and Restaurant 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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