The Paddyfields Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newark and Sherwood
The Paddyfields Restaurant holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 February 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: Paddyfields, 41 Whinney Lane, Ollerton, NG22 9TE
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
In Newark and Sherwood, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Paddyfields Restaurant sits behind roughly 906 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 906 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ← The Paddyfields Restaurant | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Paddyfields Restaurant 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 Paddyfields Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play Days Cottage LTD Caring Premises | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Seacrest Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Cost Cutter Takeaway/sandwich shop | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Tasty T's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Parkgate Academy School/college/university | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| The Dukeries Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| The Picnic Basket Retailers - other | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Scrumptious Treats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about The Paddyfields Restaurant
What is The Paddyfields Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
The Paddyfields Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 5 February 2025.
Is The Paddyfields Restaurant safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Paddyfields Restaurant last inspected?
The Paddyfields Restaurant was last inspected on 5 February 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 Paddyfields Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Paddyfields Restaurant 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 Paddyfields Restaurant holds a 4. 79 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects The Paddyfields Restaurant 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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