The Limes Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Newark and Sherwood
The Limes Cafe 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 14 January 2026, 5 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 Rufford Road, Bilsthorpe, NG22 8TH
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts The Limes Cafe 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 Limes Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Limes Cafe 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 Limes Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMG Biltong And Dry Wors (Sausage) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Bilsthorpe Miners Welfare Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Stanton Arms Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Antonios Fishbar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Diamond Kebab And Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Bilsthorpe Veterans Breakfast Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about The Limes Cafe
What is The Limes Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Limes Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 14 January 2026.
Is The Limes Cafe 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 Limes Cafe last inspected?
The Limes Cafe was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 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 Limes Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Limes Cafe 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 Limes Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects The Limes Cafe 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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