The Caunton Beck food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newark and Sherwood
The Caunton Beck 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 11 March 2026, 4 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 Caunton Beck Public House, Newark Road, Caunton, NG23 6AB
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts The Caunton Beck 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% | ← The Caunton Beck | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Caunton Beck 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 Caunton Beck, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floral Media Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Norwell Nurseries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| The Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Norwell C Of E School School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| The Crown Inn Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Postmill Bakery Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| The Beehive Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 January 2026 |
| The Village Hall At Maplebeck Other catering premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2015 |
Questions about The Caunton Beck
What is The Caunton Beck's food hygiene rating?
The Caunton Beck has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 11 March 2026.
Is The Caunton Beck 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 Caunton Beck last inspected?
The Caunton Beck was last inspected on 11 March 2026, 4 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 The Caunton Beck?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Caunton Beck 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 The Caunton Beck is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects The Caunton Beck 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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