Vape HQ food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newark and Sherwood
Vape HQ 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 14 April 2026, 2 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: Unit 4, 23 London Road, Newark on Trent, NG24 1TN
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts Vape HQ 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% | ← Vape HQ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Vape HQ 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 Vape HQ, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Beaumond Cross Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Asda Filling Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Caffrello Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Cafe Daisy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Grannies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Barnby Gate Convenience Store Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Fruktolinka Newark Retailers - other | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about Vape HQ
What is Vape HQ's food hygiene rating?
Vape HQ has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 14 April 2026.
Is Vape HQ 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 Vape HQ last inspected?
Vape HQ was last inspected on 14 April 2026, 2 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 Vape HQ?
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 Vape HQ 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 Vape HQ is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Vape HQ 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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