Thyme food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newark and Sherwood
Thyme 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 10 November 2025, 8 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: Jo Hannas Cafe And Bistro, 25 Main Street, Lowdham, NG14 7AB
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts Thyme 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% | ← Thyme | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Thyme 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 Thyme, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowdham Stores Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Chans Cantonese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 19 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 November 2024 |
| Lowdham Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 19 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 6 May 2026 |
| Khans Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| The Old Ship Inn Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Kids Planet Daisies Lowdham Caring Premises | 211 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 May 2026 |
| The Worlds End Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
Questions about Thyme
What is Thyme's food hygiene rating?
Thyme has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 10 November 2025.
Is Thyme 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 Thyme last inspected?
Thyme was last inspected on 10 November 2025, 8 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 Thyme?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thyme 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 Thyme is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Thyme 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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