The Old Reindeer food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newark and Sherwood
The Old Reindeer holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 July 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.
94% of rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Newark and Sherwood ratings →
Address: The Old Reindeer Public House, Main Street, Edingley, NG22 8BE
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How this rating has changed
The Old Reindeer was re-inspected on 3 July 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 4 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
In Newark and Sherwood, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old Reindeer sits behind roughly 907 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 907 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 8% | ← The Old Reindeer | |
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Old Reindeer 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 Reindeer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pop-up At Hill's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Edingley Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| The Plough Inn Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
Questions about The Old Reindeer
What is The Old Reindeer's food hygiene rating?
The Old Reindeer has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 3 July 2026.
Is The Old Reindeer safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Reindeer last inspected?
The Old Reindeer was last inspected on 3 July 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 The Old Reindeer?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Reindeer compare to other places in Newark and Sherwood?
86% of the 1,054 rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood hold the top rating of 5, while The Old Reindeer holds a 4. 85 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects The Old Reindeer 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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