Mac's Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mansfield
Mac's Newsagents 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 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: 275 Chesterfield Road North, Pleasley, NG19 7QX
How it compares in Mansfield
That puts Mac's Newsagents among the 713 places in Mansfield 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 | 713 | 87% | ← Mac's Newsagents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 8% | ||
| 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 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 Mac's Newsagents 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 Mac's Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Farm Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Bull Farm Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2018 |
| Cakefield Cakes Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Bates Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
Questions about Mac's Newsagents
What is Mac's Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Mac's Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mansfield Council on 12 November 2021.
Is Mac's Newsagents 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 Mac's Newsagents last inspected?
Mac's Newsagents 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 Mac's Newsagents?
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 Mac's Newsagents compare to other places in Mansfield?
87% of the 818 rated food businesses in Mansfield hold the top rating of 5, and Mac's Newsagents is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mansfield Council inspects Mac's Newsagents 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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