The village kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bassetlaw
The village kitchen 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: The village kitchen was inspected on 1 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 91 Scrooby Road, Bircotes, Nottinghamshire, DN11 8JN
How it compares in Bassetlaw
That puts The village kitchen 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% | ← The village kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 village kitchen 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 village kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Pizza Bircotes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| B & M Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| C&R News Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Clarkes Craft Butchers Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Gossip Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Heaven of Chinese Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Royal Grand Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| The Brass Lamp Pub/bar/nightclub | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
Questions about The village kitchen
What is The village kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The village kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bassetlaw Council on 1 July 2026.
Is The village kitchen 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 village kitchen last inspected?
The village kitchen was last inspected on 1 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bassetlaw Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The village kitchen?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The village kitchen compare to other places in Bassetlaw?
98% of the 1,002 rated food businesses in Bassetlaw hold the top rating of 5, and The village kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bassetlaw Council inspects The village kitchen 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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