The Organ Grinder food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newark and Sherwood
The Organ Grinder holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 2 July 2025, 12 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: 21 Portland Street, Newark On Trent, NG24 4XF
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
In Newark and Sherwood, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so The Organ Grinder sits behind roughly 985 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 906 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ← The Organ Grinder | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Organ Grinder 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 The Organ Grinder, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe At Asda Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Caffrello Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Golden Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Beaumond Cross Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Asda Filling Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
Questions about The Organ Grinder
What is The Organ Grinder's food hygiene rating?
The Organ Grinder has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 2 July 2025.
Is The Organ Grinder safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Organ Grinder last inspected?
The Organ Grinder was last inspected on 2 July 2025, 12 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 The Organ Grinder?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Organ Grinder 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 The Organ Grinder holds a 3. 35 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects The Organ Grinder 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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