Food Hygiene Ratings in Rushcliffe

916 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 83.6% rated "very good".

916
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
9
Rated 0 or 1
83.6%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good83.6%674
Good9.3%75
Satisfactory4.2%34
Improvement Needed1.7%14
Major Improvement1.0%8
Urgent Improvement0.1%1

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen22824.9%
Retailers - other15116.5%
Caring Premises9710.6%
Takeaway/sandwich shop859.3%
School/college/university727.9%
Pub/bar/nightclub667.2%
Other catering premises556.0%
Mobile caterer495.3%

Food hygiene ratings in Rushcliffe are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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 916 registered food businesses for Rushcliffe. Of these, 806 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 83.6% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 9 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 snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Chapter 2NG2 5FP0Sep 18, 2026
Co-operative GroupNG2 5BN1Jun 24, 2026
Eaton Place Fish BarNG13 8BD1Mar 05, 2026
Hanwell Wine EstateLE14 3QG1Mar 28, 2026
Keyworth Sports AssociationNG12 5GE1Mar 24, 2026
MaceNG12 2HS1Jan 09, 2026
MSR NewsNG2 5FF1Aug 12, 2026
SpringNG13 8BD1Aug 19, 2026
The Pantry Deli And Tea LoungeNG12 2FH1Jul 16, 2026
Belvoir Hotel Steak And Curry HouseNG13 9EU2Aug 26, 2026
Broken RiceNG2 6BT2Feb 26, 2026
Cafe Pizza2Jul 09, 2026
Canton ExpressNG12 3JQ2Feb 19, 2026
Cosy KitchenNG2 2Jan 22, 2026
Cropwell Farm ShopNG12 3AQ2Jun 24, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Rushcliffe have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 674 food businesses in Rushcliffe with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 83.6% 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 Rushcliffe?+

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 Rushcliffe?+

Inspection frequency in Rushcliffe 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