Food Hygiene Ratings in Ashfield

952 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 78.9% rated "very good".

952
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
35
Rated 0 or 1
78.9%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good78.9%681
Good10.4%90
Satisfactory4.6%40
Improvement Needed2.0%17
Major Improvement3.9%34
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Retailers - other19420.4%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen13113.8%
Other catering premises12813.4%
Takeaway/sandwich shop12212.8%
Pub/bar/nightclub929.7%
Caring Premises848.8%
Mobile caterer747.8%
School/college/university677.0%

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.

The source snapshot contains 952 registered food businesses for Ashfield. Of these, 863 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 78.9% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 35 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Tct takeawayNG17 4GR0Jun 09, 2026
Aarna Indian BrasserieNG17 4BG1Mar 19, 2026
AKR & SHO LtdNG15 7AB1Apr 14, 2025
ApplebysNG17 1JN1Mar 27, 2026
Conscious BitesNG171Mar 13, 2026
CostcutterNG17 9EA1Jul 18, 2025
De-Food Caretaker LtdNG17 7BB1Feb 24, 2026
DELICIOUS TAKEAWAY LTDNG17 1BP1Apr 30, 2026
Fair PriceNG17 4LS1Feb 27, 2025
Fair PriceNG17 4EF1Jul 21, 2025
FOOD CAB LTDNG17 3GA1Oct 16, 2025
Fordon Bakery LtdNG17 5LD1May 11, 2026
Hucknall food and wineNG15 6NT1May 21, 2025
Johnson's NewsagentNG15 7HD1Aug 28, 2025
Kingsway Rios pizzaNG17 7DR1Jan 22, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Ashfield have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 681 food businesses in Ashfield with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 78.9% 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