Food Hygiene Ratings in Ashfield

924 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 77.9% rated "very good".

924
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
37
Rated 0 or 1
77.9%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good77.9%662
Good11.5%98
Satisfactory4.2%36
Improvement Needed2.0%17
Major Improvement3.9%33
Urgent Improvement0.5%4

Business types

Retailers - other20322.0%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen13614.7%
Takeaway/sandwich shop11512.4%
Other catering premises10411.3%
Pub/bar/nightclub919.8%
Caring Premises899.6%
School/college/university667.1%
Mobile caterer646.9%

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.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Andrews News & Booze aka Friends Mini MarketNG17 1DG0Aug 31, 2022
Fordon Bakery LtdNG17 5LD0Oct 16, 2025
Fresh 4 You BakeryNG17 7BP0Mar 31, 2025
Tct takeawayNG17 4GR0Nov 25, 2025
Aarna Indian BrasserieNG17 4BG1Nov 07, 2024
AKR & SHO LtdNG15 7AB1Apr 14, 2025
Beech Court Care HomeNG16 6EW1Nov 12, 2025
Birds ConfectioneryNG17 1DH1Apr 30, 2025
Coffee PotNG15 7BS1May 13, 2025
CostcutterNG17 9EA1Jul 18, 2025
Fair PriceNG17 4LS1Feb 27, 2025
Fair PriceNG17 4EF1Jul 21, 2025
Farm House Pizza & GrillNG17 4BG1Dec 09, 2025
FOOD CAB LTDNG17 3GA1Oct 16, 2025
Grillers peri peri and pizzaNG17 4GR1Nov 13, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Ashfield have a 5 rating?+

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.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Ashfield?+

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.

How often are food businesses inspected in Ashfield?+

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.

Data from official government food safety agencies