Serendipity food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Newark and Sherwood
Serendipity holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 October 2025, 9 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: 79 Appleton Gate, Newark On Trent, NG24 1LP
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts Serendipity 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% | ← Serendipity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Serendipity 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 Serendipity, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Donna Bs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Blueprint Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Appleton Gate Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
Questions about Serendipity
What is Serendipity's food hygiene rating?
Serendipity has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 6 October 2025.
Is Serendipity 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Serendipity last inspected?
Serendipity was last inspected on 6 October 2025, 9 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 Serendipity?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Serendipity 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 Serendipity is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Serendipity 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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