Food Hygiene Ratings in Broxtowe

817 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 76.7% rated "very good".

817
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
4
Rated 0 or 1
76.7%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good76.7%542
Good13.2%93
Satisfactory8.9%63
Improvement Needed0.7%5
Major Improvement0.6%4
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen18322.4%
Retailers - other16620.3%
Other catering premises10713.1%
Takeaway/sandwich shop8810.8%
Pub/bar/nightclub799.7%
Caring Premises718.7%
School/college/university516.2%
Mobile caterer293.5%

Food hygiene ratings in Broxtowe 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 817 registered food businesses for Broxtowe. Of these, 707 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 76.7% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 4 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
Attenborough Service StationNG9 6DN1Mar 11, 2026
GallegosNG9 8PA1Apr 01, 2026
Lawrence View Primary SchoolNG16 3FP1Jun 08, 2026
Phat IndianNG16 2SN1Oct 15, 2025
Fresh Asia (Europe) LtdNG9 2LG2Sep 24, 2025
Queens PalaceNG16 2GF2Feb 05, 2026
Simple DeliciousNG9 7AD2Feb 06, 2025
The Riverside CafeNG9 1NA2Apr 29, 2025
Wake Up CafeNG9 8GA2Apr 30, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Broxtowe have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 542 food businesses in Broxtowe with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 76.7% 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 Broxtowe?+

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 Broxtowe?+

Inspection frequency in Broxtowe 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