L.Severn + Son food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ashfield
L.Severn + Son 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 December 2025, 6 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: 53 High Street, NG15 7AW
How it compares in Ashfield
In Ashfield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so L.Severn + Son sits behind roughly 668 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 668 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 11% | ← L.Severn + Son | |
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 35 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 92 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 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 L.Severn + Son 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 L.Severn + Son, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birds Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Cashino Pub/bar/nightclub | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Coffee and Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Cucina Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Food Xpress Takeaway/sandwich shop | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Broad Oak Park Caring Premises | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Baker and Bear Ltd. trading as Hungry Bakers Pub/bar/nightclub | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
Questions about L.Severn + Son
What is L.Severn + Son's food hygiene rating?
L.Severn + Son has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ashfield Council on 16 December 2025.
Is L.Severn + Son 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 L.Severn + Son last inspected?
L.Severn + Son was last inspected on 16 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at L.Severn + Son?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does L.Severn + Son compare to other places in Ashfield?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Ashfield hold the top rating of 5, while L.Severn + Son holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ashfield Council inspects L.Severn + Son 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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