Rainworth Grocery and Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mansfield
Rainworth Grocery and Off Licence holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 12 November 2021, more than 4 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.
Address: 184 Southwell Road East, Rainworth, NG21 0EH
How it compares in Mansfield
In Mansfield, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Rainworth Grocery and Off Licence sits behind roughly 713 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 713 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 8% | ← Rainworth Grocery and Off Licence | |
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 76 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Rainworth Grocery and Off Licence 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 Rainworth Grocery and Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Junction Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Fresh And Tasty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| China Rose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Country Kids Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Lake View Primary And Nursery School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Joseph Whitaker Lower School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Rainworth Grocery and Off Licence
What is Rainworth Grocery and Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Rainworth Grocery and Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mansfield Council on 12 November 2021.
Is Rainworth Grocery and Off Licence 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rainworth Grocery and Off Licence last inspected?
Rainworth Grocery and Off Licence was last inspected on 12 November 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mansfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rainworth Grocery and Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rainworth Grocery and Off Licence compare to other places in Mansfield?
87% of the 818 rated food businesses in Mansfield hold the top rating of 5, while Rainworth Grocery and Off Licence holds a 4. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mansfield Council inspects Rainworth Grocery and Off Licence 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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