Lyndhurst Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newark and Sherwood
Lyndhurst Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 September 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: 25 - 27 Lyndhurst Avenue, Blidworth, NG21 0SB
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts Lyndhurst Stores 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% | ← Lyndhurst Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lyndhurst Stores 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 Lyndhurst Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Line Ltd Retailers - other | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2023 |
| Hatzfeld Care Ltd Caring Premises | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Blidworth Oaks Primary School/college/university | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Voltz Bikes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| The Fish Net Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Blidworth Premier Convenience Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 October 2023 |
| Keebles Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 April 2026 |
| M And S Local And Blidworth Post Office Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about Lyndhurst Stores
What is Lyndhurst Stores's food hygiene rating?
Lyndhurst Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 12 September 2025.
Is Lyndhurst Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lyndhurst Stores last inspected?
Lyndhurst Stores was last inspected on 12 September 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 Lyndhurst Stores?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lyndhurst Stores 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 Lyndhurst Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Lyndhurst Stores 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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