Ruby's Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newark and Sherwood
Ruby's Newsagents 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 16 February 2021, more than 5 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: Ruby Newsagents, 179 Mansfield Road, Clipstone, NG21 9AB
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
In Newark and Sherwood, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Ruby's Newsagents 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% | ← Ruby's Newsagents | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Ruby's Newsagents 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 Ruby's Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew And Brunch Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| G And N's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Clipstone Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Clipstone Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Bridleways Guesthouse & Holiday Homes Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Elysium Care Partnerships Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
Questions about Ruby's Newsagents
What is Ruby's Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Ruby's Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 16 February 2021.
Is Ruby's Newsagents 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 Ruby's Newsagents last inspected?
Ruby's Newsagents was last inspected on 16 February 2021, more than 5 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 Ruby's Newsagents?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ruby's Newsagents 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 Ruby's Newsagents holds a 4. 79 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Ruby's Newsagents 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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