924 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 77.9% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Ashfield are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Ashfield currently has 924 registered food businesses. Of these, 850 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 77.9% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. There are currently 37 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews News & Booze aka Friends Mini Market | NG17 1DG | 0 | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Fordon Bakery Ltd | NG17 5LD | 0 | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Fresh 4 You Bakery | NG17 7BP | 0 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Tct takeaway | NG17 4GR | 0 | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Aarna Indian Brasserie | NG17 4BG | 1 | Nov 07, 2024 |
| AKR & SHO Ltd | NG15 7AB | 1 | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Beech Court Care Home | NG16 6EW | 1 | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Birds Confectionery | NG17 1DH | 1 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Coffee Pot | NG15 7BS | 1 | May 13, 2025 |
| Costcutter | NG17 9EA | 1 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Fair Price | NG17 4LS | 1 | Feb 27, 2025 |
| Fair Price | NG17 4EF | 1 | Jul 21, 2025 |
| Farm House Pizza & Grill | NG17 4BG | 1 | Dec 09, 2025 |
| FOOD CAB LTD | NG17 3GA | 1 | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Grillers peri peri and pizza | NG17 4GR | 1 | Nov 13, 2025 |
There are currently 662 food businesses in Ashfield with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 77.9% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Ashfield depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.