Lowes Wong Juniors food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newark and Sherwood
Lowes Wong Juniors 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 1 May 2026, 2 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: School Kitchen, Lowes Wong Junior School, Queen Street, NG25 0AA
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts Lowes Wong Juniors 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% | ← Lowes Wong Juniors | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Lowes Wong Juniors, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfresco Caffe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Birds Bakery Retailers - other | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| The Dice Jail Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| Bee Queen Honey Shop Retailers - other | 37 yards away | Exempt | |
| Home Bake Other catering premises | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Doncasters Butchers Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| The Old Theatre Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Southwell Country Markets Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2017 |
Questions about Lowes Wong Juniors
What is Lowes Wong Juniors's food hygiene rating?
Lowes Wong Juniors has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 1 May 2026.
Is Lowes Wong Juniors 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 Lowes Wong Juniors last inspected?
Lowes Wong Juniors was last inspected on 1 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newark and Sherwood Council rather than by the business.
How does Lowes Wong Juniors 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 Lowes Wong Juniors is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Lowes Wong Juniors 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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Lowes Wong Juniors is one of 83 rated food businesses in Southwell. See every hygiene rating in Southwell →
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