N K Ruban Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newark and Sherwood
N K Ruban Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 48A Hawton Lane, Balderton, Newark on Trent, NG24 3DN
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
In Newark and Sherwood, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so N K Ruban Stores sits behind roughly 906 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 906 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ← N K Ruban Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 N K Ruban 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 N K Ruban Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Balderton Village Day Nursery Caring Premises | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| A1 Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Jennys Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Balderton Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Chesters Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Aspens At The Newark Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Highfields School And Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about N K Ruban Stores
What is N K Ruban Stores's food hygiene rating?
N K Ruban Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 11 July 2024.
Is N K Ruban Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was N K Ruban Stores last inspected?
N K Ruban Stores was last inspected on 11 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 N K Ruban Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does N K Ruban 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, while N K Ruban Stores holds a 4. 79 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects N K Ruban 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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