Eastern European Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newark and Sherwood
Eastern European Mini Market holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 19 January 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: New Baltica, 14B Barnby Gate, Newark on Trent, NG24 1PZ
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
A 1 is rare: only 8 of 1,046 rated places in Newark and Sherwood score this low, about one in 131. By contrast 87% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 906 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ← Eastern European Mini Market | |
| 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 Major improvement necessary
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 Eastern European Mini Market the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Eastern European Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fruktolinka Newark Retailers - other | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Barnby Gate Convenience Store Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Holy Moly Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Evans Pharmacy Chemist Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2017 |
| Children 1st Caring Premises | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Birds The Confectioners Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Cafe Daisy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Harry's Salad Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
Questions about Eastern European Mini Market
What is Eastern European Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Eastern European Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 19 January 2026.
Is Eastern European Mini Market safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Eastern European Mini Market last inspected?
Eastern European Mini Market was last inspected on 19 January 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 Eastern European Mini Market?
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 "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Eastern European Mini Market 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 Eastern European Mini Market holds a 1. 8 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Eastern European Mini Market 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Newark and Sherwood, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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