Gossip Caffe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bassetlaw
Gossip Caffe 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 15 January 2026, 5 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: 99 Scrooby Road, Bircotes, Nottinghamshire, DN11 8JN
How it compares in Bassetlaw
That puts Gossip Caffe 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% | ← Gossip Caffe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gossip Caffe 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 Gossip Caffe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| C&R News Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Clarkes Craft Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Heaven of Chinese Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Royal Grand Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| The Brass Lamp Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| Variety Island Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Star Pizza Bircotes Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about Gossip Caffe
What is Gossip Caffe's food hygiene rating?
Gossip Caffe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bassetlaw Council on 15 January 2026.
Is Gossip Caffe 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 Gossip Caffe last inspected?
Gossip Caffe was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 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 Gossip Caffe?
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 Gossip Caffe compare to other places in Bassetlaw?
98% of the 1,002 rated food businesses in Bassetlaw hold the top rating of 5, and Gossip Caffe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bassetlaw Council inspects Gossip Caffe 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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