M And S Local And Blidworth Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newark and Sherwood
M And S Local And Blidworth Post Office 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 11 February 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: Mansfield Road, Blidworth, NG21 0PN
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts M And S Local And Blidworth Post Office 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% | ← M And S Local And Blidworth Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 M And S Local And Blidworth Post Office 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 M And S Local And Blidworth Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lees Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| The Cedars Residential Caring Premises | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Blidworth Premier Convenience Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 October 2023 |
| The Fish Net Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| B J Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Blidworth Oaks Primary School/college/university | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Voltz Bikes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Hatzfeld Care Ltd Caring Premises | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
Questions about M And S Local And Blidworth Post Office
What is M And S Local And Blidworth Post Office's food hygiene rating?
M And S Local And Blidworth Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 11 February 2026.
Is M And S Local And Blidworth Post Office 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 M And S Local And Blidworth Post Office last inspected?
M And S Local And Blidworth Post Office was last inspected on 11 February 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 M And S Local And Blidworth Post Office?
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 M And S Local And Blidworth Post Office 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 M And S Local And Blidworth Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects M And S Local And Blidworth Post Office 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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