Hay Barn Cafe food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newark and Sherwood
Hay Barn Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 July 2025, 11 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 Hall Farm, Main Street, Kneesall, NG22 0AD
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts Hay Barn 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% | ← Hay Barn 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 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 Hay Barn 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 Hay Barn Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajdhaani Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 1 May 2026 |
| Country Kids Day Nursery Caring Premises | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Meatsmiths Ltd Retailers - other | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Kneesall C Of E School School/college/university | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Caldecott Foundation Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about Hay Barn Cafe
What is Hay Barn Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Hay Barn Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 30 July 2025.
Is Hay Barn 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hay Barn Cafe last inspected?
Hay Barn Cafe was last inspected on 30 July 2025, 11 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 Hay Barn Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hay Barn 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 Hay Barn Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Hay Barn 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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