825 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.9 out of 5. 90.7% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Gedling 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.
Gedling currently has 825 registered food businesses. Of these, 708 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 90.7% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.9 out of 5. There are currently 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvi's Homemade Colwick | NG4 2JR | 1 | Mar 06, 2025 |
| Bake 'N' Cobs | NG4 1JL | 2 | Oct 17, 2024 |
| BIG J FOOD CONCEPTS | NG4 2BA | 2 | Nov 26, 2024 |
| Oriental House | NG4 2HE | 2 | Oct 24, 2024 |
| River Pearl | NG4 2NN | 2 | Aug 27, 2025 |
| The Vale Hotel | NG5 3GG | 2 | Nov 20, 2024 |
There are currently 642 food businesses in Gedling with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 90.7% 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.
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 Gedling 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.