Chilly Hut food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newark and Sherwood
Chilly Hut holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Chilly Hut was inspected on 29 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 3% of rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Newark and Sherwood ratings →
Address: Chilly Hut, 31 Appleton Gate, Newark on Trent, NG24 1JR
How this rating has changed
Chilly Hut was re-inspected on 29 July 2026 and held its rating of 1.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 1 | Held |
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How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
A 1 is rare: only 9 of 1,054 rated places in Newark and Sherwood score this low, about one in 117. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 907 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ← Chilly Hut | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Chilly Hut the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Chilly Hut, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children 1st Caring Premises | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Holy Moly Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Birds The Confectioners Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Harry's Salad Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2026 |
| Barnby Gate Convenience Store Retailers - other | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Fruktolinka Newark Retailers - other | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Cafe Daisy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Evans Pharmacy Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2023 |
Questions about Chilly Hut
What is Chilly Hut's food hygiene rating?
Chilly Hut has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 29 July 2026.
Is Chilly Hut safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Chilly Hut last inspected?
Chilly Hut was last inspected on 29 July 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 Chilly Hut?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chilly Hut 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 Chilly Hut holds a 1. 9 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Chilly Hut 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Newark and Sherwood, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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