The Lurcher Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newark and Sherwood
The Lurcher Public House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 January 2025, 17 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: Westbrook Drive, Rainworth, NG21 0FB
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts The Lurcher Public House among the 906 places in Newark and Sherwood 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 | 906 | 87% | ← The Lurcher Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 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 Very 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 The Lurcher 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 Lurcher Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwater Evergreens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| The Social Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Rainworth Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Little Nippers At Python Hill Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Python Hill Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Go Local Extra Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Sam's Workplace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| The Inkpot Partnership Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2022 |
Questions about The Lurcher Public House
What is The Lurcher Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Lurcher Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 15 January 2025.
Is The Lurcher Public House 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lurcher Public House last inspected?
The Lurcher Public House was last inspected on 15 January 2025, 17 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 Lurcher Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Lurcher 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, and The Lurcher Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects The Lurcher 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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