Lees Garden food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newark and Sherwood
Lees Garden holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 December 2025, 6 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: 49 Mansfield Road, Blidworth, Nottinghamshire, NG21 0RB
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts Lees Garden 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% | ← Lees Garden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lees Garden 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 Lees Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cedars Residential Caring Premises | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| M And S Local And Blidworth Post Office Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| B J Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Blidworth Premier Convenience Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 October 2023 |
| The Fish Net Takeaway/sandwich shop | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Blidworth Oaks Primary School/college/university | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Voltz Bikes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Hatzfeld Care Ltd Caring Premises | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
Questions about Lees Garden
What is Lees Garden's food hygiene rating?
Lees Garden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 17 December 2025.
Is Lees Garden 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lees Garden last inspected?
Lees Garden was last inspected on 17 December 2025, 6 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 Lees Garden?
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 Lees Garden 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 Lees Garden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Lees Garden 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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