North Clifton School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newark and Sherwood
North Clifton School 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 5 November 2025, 8 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: Church Lane, North Clifton, Newark on Trent, NG23 7AP
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts North Clifton School 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% | ← North Clifton School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 North Clifton School 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 North Clifton School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Clifton After School Club School/college/university | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2023 |
| Brownlow Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Nellie's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Holly Farm Eggs Manufacturers/packers | 1.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Newton On Trent C E Primary School School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| White Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 15 August 2025 |
| Maharaj Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Fledgelings Playgroup Caring Premises | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
Questions about North Clifton School
What is North Clifton School's food hygiene rating?
North Clifton School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 5 November 2025.
Is North Clifton School 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 North Clifton School last inspected?
North Clifton School was last inspected on 5 November 2025, 8 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 North Clifton School?
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 North Clifton School 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 North Clifton School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects North Clifton School 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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