Stoppards food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newark and Sherwood
Stoppards 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 18 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
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: Stoppards Butchers, 1 Market Place, Southwell, NG25 0HE
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How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts Stoppards among the 907 places in Newark and Sherwood holding top marks, 86% 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 | 907 | 86% | ← Stoppards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 8% | ||
| 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 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 Stoppards 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 Stoppards, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chess Master Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 September 2025 |
| French Press Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Sage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| The Old Theatre Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Doncasters Butchers Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Rode Cycles Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| The Crown Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Oak Restaurant At The Saracens Head Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 November 2024 |
Questions about Stoppards
What is Stoppards's food hygiene rating?
Stoppards has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 18 September 2023.
Is Stoppards 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 Stoppards last inspected?
Stoppards was last inspected on 18 September 2023, more than 2 years 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 Stoppards?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Stoppards 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, and Stoppards is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Stoppards 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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Stoppards is one of 86 rated food businesses in Southwell. See every hygiene rating in Southwell →
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