The Alders food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Newark and Sherwood
The Alders holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 March 2026, 3 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: Worksop Road, Ollerton, NG22 9DR
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts The Alders 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% | ← The Alders | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Alders, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Pop-in Playgroup Caring Premises | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2023 |
| Richards Ices Mobile caterer | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| China Town Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Pizza Italia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Ollerton Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2022 |
| Creative Care Limited Caring Premises | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Londis Ollerton Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
Questions about The Alders
What is The Alders's food hygiene rating?
The Alders has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 20 March 2026.
Is The Alders 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Alders last inspected?
The Alders was last inspected on 20 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newark and Sherwood Council rather than by the business.
How does The Alders 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 The Alders is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects The Alders 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Alders is one of 45 rated food businesses in Ollerton. See every hygiene rating in Ollerton →
Newark and Sherwood inspects and rates 1,128 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Newark and Sherwood →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/
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