Southwell Fish And Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newark and Sherwood
Southwell Fish And Chips 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 7 April 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.
94% of rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Newark and Sherwood ratings →
Address: 52 King Street, Southwell, NG25 0EN
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How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts Southwell Fish And Chips among the 907 places in Newark and Sherwood holding top marks, 86% 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 | 907 | 86% | ← Southwell Fish And Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Southwell Fish And Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Chinese Southwell Takeaway/sandwich shop | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Spice Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 July 2026 |
| The Wheatsheaf Inn Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 38 yards away | Exempt | |
| Jack Dempsie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| The Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| The Chocolate Shop Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
Questions about Southwell Fish And Chips
What is Southwell Fish And Chips's food hygiene rating?
Southwell Fish And Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 7 April 2026.
Is Southwell Fish And Chips 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 Southwell Fish And Chips last inspected?
Southwell Fish And Chips was last inspected on 7 April 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newark and Sherwood Council rather than by the business.
How does Southwell Fish And Chips compare to other places in Newark and Sherwood?
86% of the 1,054 rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood hold the top rating of 5, and Southwell Fish And Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Southwell Fish And Chips 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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