Blidworth Oaks Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newark and Sherwood
Blidworth Oaks Primary holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 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: Haywood Avenue, Blidworth, Nottinghamshire, NG21 0RE
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts Blidworth Oaks Primary 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% | ← Blidworth Oaks Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Blidworth Oaks Primary 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 Blidworth Oaks Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatzfeld Care Ltd Caring Premises | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| The Fish Net Takeaway/sandwich shop | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Blidworth Premier Convenience Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 October 2023 |
| M And S Local And Blidworth Post Office Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Voltz Bikes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Lees Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| The Cedars Residential Caring Premises | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| B J Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
Questions about Blidworth Oaks Primary
What is Blidworth Oaks Primary's food hygiene rating?
Blidworth Oaks Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 21 January 2026.
Is Blidworth Oaks Primary 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blidworth Oaks Primary last inspected?
Blidworth Oaks Primary was last inspected on 21 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 Blidworth Oaks Primary?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Blidworth Oaks Primary 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 Blidworth Oaks Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Blidworth Oaks Primary 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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