The Dukeries Lodge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newark and Sherwood
The Dukeries Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: High Street, Edwinstowe, NG21 9HS
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts The Dukeries Lodge 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 Dukeries Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Dukeries Lodge 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 Dukeries Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Gem Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Edwinstowe Food Club Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| David Goff Butcher Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Black Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Nightingale Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Fables Coffee House And Cake Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Strawberry Fields Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Robin Hood Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
Questions about The Dukeries Lodge
What is The Dukeries Lodge's food hygiene rating?
The Dukeries Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 9 October 2024.
Is The Dukeries Lodge 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dukeries Lodge last inspected?
The Dukeries Lodge was last inspected on 9 October 2024, 21 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 Dukeries Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dukeries Lodge 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 Dukeries Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects The Dukeries Lodge 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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