The Old Volunteer Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newark and Sherwood
The Old Volunteer Public House holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 26 March 2026, 3 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: Old Volunteer Public House, 61 Caythorpe Road, Caythorpe, NG14 7EB
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
In Newark and Sherwood, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old Volunteer Public House sits behind roughly 985 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 906 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ← The Old Volunteer Public House | |
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 82 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Old Volunteer Public House 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 The Old Volunteer Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Byars Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Caythorpe Cricket Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| SPAR Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 25 November 2025 |
| The Railway Inn Public House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 February 2026 |
| The Old Ship Inn Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Lowdham Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Chans Cantonese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 November 2024 |
| Lowdham Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about The Old Volunteer Public House
What is The Old Volunteer Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Old Volunteer Public House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 26 March 2026.
Is The Old Volunteer Public House safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Old Volunteer Public House last inspected?
The Old Volunteer Public House was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 months 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 The Old Volunteer Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Volunteer Public House compare to other places in Newark and Sherwood?
87% of the 1,046 rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood hold the top rating of 5, while The Old Volunteer Public House holds a 3. 35 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects The Old Volunteer Public House 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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