Food Hygiene Ratings in Nottingham City

3,020 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 89.7% rated "very good".

3,020
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
33
Rated 0 or 1
89.7%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good89.7%2,399
Good6.3%169
Satisfactory2.2%58
Improvement Needed0.5%14
Major Improvement1.2%31
Urgent Improvement0.1%2

Business types

Retailers - other64921.5%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen59919.8%
Other catering premises44014.6%
Takeaway/sandwich shop41513.7%
Pub/bar/nightclub2377.8%
Caring Premises1876.2%
School/college/university1444.8%
Mobile caterer1073.5%

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.

The source snapshot contains 3,020 registered food businesses for Nottingham City. Of these, 2,673 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 89.7% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 33 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
Choice SupermarketNG2 4DA0May 04, 2026
Hidden Spot LoungeNG7 3GX0Jan 13, 2026
8 Till LateNG7 5LS1Jul 29, 2024
Actel Foods International LtdNG7 5LX1Jan 14, 2026
Ali FoodsNG2 4HU1Nov 21, 2024
Asia Superstore1Jan 21, 2025
Authentic Africa MarketNG7 3JR1Apr 29, 2026
B&G Off LicenceNG1 1FF1Jun 25, 2024
Bufe Off LicenceNG7 5JD1Jun 05, 2026
Buns BurgersNG7 3HE1Apr 21, 2026
City Off LicenceNG1 3FB1Jan 21, 2025
Corner Shop Off LicenceNG7 6NP1Apr 17, 2025
Coyan BakeryNG7 5FT1Feb 03, 2025
Elixir Grill LoungeNG7 5JP1Jun 16, 2026
Hayati Convenience StoreNG3 2AS1Jun 17, 2025

Frequently asked questions

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

The source snapshot contains 2,399 food businesses in Nottingham City with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 89.7% 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 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