Topkapi food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bassetlaw
Topkapi holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 June 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 4 Grove Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6JR
How it compares in Bassetlaw
That puts Topkapi 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% | ← Topkapi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Topkapi 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 Topkapi, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominie Cross Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Liberal Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2023 |
| Kam Market Ltd Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Kings Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Fred's Cantonese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Gurkha Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| No 5 Restaurant & Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Little Leaf Cafe (House of Plants) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
Questions about Topkapi
What is Topkapi's food hygiene rating?
Topkapi has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bassetlaw Council on 18 June 2025.
Is Topkapi 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Topkapi last inspected?
Topkapi was last inspected on 18 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bassetlaw Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Topkapi?
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 Topkapi compare to other places in Bassetlaw?
98% of the 1,002 rated food businesses in Bassetlaw hold the top rating of 5, and Topkapi is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bassetlaw Council inspects Topkapi 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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