The Final Whistle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newark and Sherwood
The Final Whistle 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 5 December 2025, 7 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: Station Road, Southwell, NG25 0ET
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts The Final Whistle 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 Final Whistle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Final Whistle 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 Final Whistle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Childrens House Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| The Wheatsheaf Inn Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2024 |
| Southwell Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| MHA Communities East Notts Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2018 |
| Rainbow Chinese Southwell Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Spice Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 January 2025 |
| Jack Dempsie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
Questions about The Final Whistle
What is The Final Whistle's food hygiene rating?
The Final Whistle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 5 December 2025.
Is The Final Whistle 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 Final Whistle last inspected?
The Final Whistle was last inspected on 5 December 2025, 7 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 Final Whistle?
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 The Final Whistle 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 Final Whistle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects The Final Whistle 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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