Whitwell Newsagents

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-03-20
Rating changed from 4 since 2023-01-09

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Whitwell Newsagents is a retailers - other located at 3 Welbeck Street, Whitwell, Worksop, S80 4TE, in the Bolsover local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 20 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very 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. Bolsover oversees 752 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Bolsover is 4.8 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. 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 4 to 5 since 9 January 2023.

Details

Business Type
Retailers - other
Address
3 Welbeck Street, Whitwell, Worksop
Postcode
S80 4TE
Local Authority
Bolsover
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
58529

Rating History

Rating Date Recorded
4 2023-01-09
4 2023-01-09
4 2023-01-09
4 2023-01-09

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Whitwell Newsagents?

Whitwell Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Bolsover.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - other?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Whitwell Newsagents last inspected?

Whitwell Newsagents was last inspected on 2026-03-20. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Whitwell Newsagents located?

Whitwell Newsagents is located at 3 Welbeck Street, Whitwell, Worksop , S80 4TE, in the Bolsover local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the S80 postcode area.