Enchanted Lake Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newark and Sherwood
Enchanted Lake Cafe 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
This is a fresh result: Enchanted Lake Cafe was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Sherwood Forest Fishery, Lamb Pens, Gorsethorpe Lane, NG21 9HL
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts Enchanted Lake Cafe 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% | ← Enchanted Lake Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Enchanted Lake Cafe 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 Enchanted Lake Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleen's Cabin Mobile caterer | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Hestia - Prime Nurture Services Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Lincolnshire Co-op Clipstone Food Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
Questions about Enchanted Lake Cafe
What is Enchanted Lake Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Enchanted Lake Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 12 June 2026.
Is Enchanted Lake Cafe 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 Enchanted Lake Cafe last inspected?
Enchanted Lake Cafe was last inspected on 12 June 2026, a month 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 Enchanted Lake Cafe?
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 Enchanted Lake Cafe 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 Enchanted Lake Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Enchanted Lake Cafe 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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