St John The Baptist Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Newark and Sherwood
St John The Baptist Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 August 2022, more than 3 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: Main Street, Gunthorpe
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts St John The Baptist Church 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% | ← St John The Baptist Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 St John The Baptist Church 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 St John The Baptist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunthorpe Village Hall Other catering premises | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2021 |
| Gunthorpe Primary School School/college/university | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| The Anchor Pub/bar/nightclub | 261 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 5 May 2026 |
| Beanies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Unicorn Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Lock And Larder Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| St Peters Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| The Haven Hair And Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about St John The Baptist Church
What is St John The Baptist Church's food hygiene rating?
St John The Baptist Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 8 August 2022.
Is St John The Baptist Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St John The Baptist Church last inspected?
St John The Baptist Church was last inspected on 8 August 2022, more than 3 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 St John The Baptist Church?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St John The Baptist Church 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 St John The Baptist Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects St John The Baptist Church 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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