Tigh Abaid

Tigh Abaid is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at The Old Vicarage, Holme Lane, Langford, Newark On Trent, NG23 7RT, in the Newark and Sherwood local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 12 February 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 4 (Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 10 — good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Newark and Sherwood oversees 1,116 registered food businesses, of which 88% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Newark and Sherwood is 4.8 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. The rating has changed from 5 to 4 since 1 March 2023. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.