Food Hygiene Ratings in Nottingham City

2,981 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 90.1% rated "very good".

2,981
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
28
Rated 0 or 1
90.1%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good90.1%2,300
Good6.4%164
Satisfactory2.1%53
Improvement Needed0.3%8
Major Improvement1.1%27
Urgent Improvement0.0%1

Business types

Retailers - other62821.1%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen60420.3%
Other catering premises42714.3%
Takeaway/sandwich shop41513.9%
Pub/bar/nightclub2408.1%
Caring Premises1866.2%
School/college/university1444.8%
Retailers - supermarkets/hyper1033.5%

Food hygiene ratings in Nottingham City 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.

Nottingham City currently has 2,981 registered food businesses. Of these, 2,553 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 90.1% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 28 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
Hidden Spot LoungeNG7 3GX0Jan 13, 2026
8 Till LateNG7 5LS1Jul 29, 2024
8 TwelveNG3 5QG1Sep 17, 2024
Actel Foods International LtdNG7 5LX1Jan 14, 2026
Ali FoodsNG2 4HU1Nov 21, 2024
Asia Superstore1Jan 21, 2025
B&G Off LicenceNG1 1FF1Jun 25, 2024
Balageru RestaurantNG1 3FB1Feb 05, 2025
City Off LicenceNG1 3FB1Jan 21, 2025
Corner Shop Off LicenceNG7 6NP1Apr 17, 2025
Coyan BakeryNG7 5FT1Feb 03, 2025
Hayati Convenience StoreNG3 2AS1Jun 17, 2025
KauflandNG7 6HR1Apr 29, 2025
Kheras StoresNG6 0HJ1Oct 16, 2024
MotylekNG7 6PQ1Jul 21, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Nottingham City have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 2,300 food businesses in Nottingham City with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 90.1% 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 Nottingham City?+

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 Nottingham City?+

Inspection frequency in Nottingham City 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