Lincolnshire Co-op The Bridge Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Newark and Sherwood
Lincolnshire Co-op The Bridge Food Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 February 2025, 17 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: The Bridge, Lincoln Road, Newark on Trent, NG24 2DP
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts Lincolnshire Co-op The Bridge Food Store 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% | ← Lincolnshire Co-op The Bridge Food Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lincolnshire Co-op The Bridge Food Store 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 Lincolnshire Co-op The Bridge Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grilliano Takeaway/sandwich shop | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Country Kids Day Nursery Caring Premises | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| DD's Soup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Bridge Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2017 |
| AJs Premier Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Bishop Alexander L E A D Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Barcode Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
Questions about Lincolnshire Co-op The Bridge Food Store
What is Lincolnshire Co-op The Bridge Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Lincolnshire Co-op The Bridge Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 5 February 2025.
Is Lincolnshire Co-op The Bridge Food Store 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lincolnshire Co-op The Bridge Food Store last inspected?
Lincolnshire Co-op The Bridge Food Store was last inspected on 5 February 2025, 17 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 Lincolnshire Co-op The Bridge Food Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lincolnshire Co-op The Bridge Food Store 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 Lincolnshire Co-op The Bridge Food Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Lincolnshire Co-op The Bridge Food Store 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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