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Food Hygiene Ratings in Ashfield
In Ashfield, 78.3% of 853 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.57/5. These figures cover 946 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Ashfield has 668 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 853 rated premises (78.3%). 52 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
- 5★ share
- 78.3%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- -1.4 pp
- National rank
- 202 / 328
Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.
Rating distribution in Ashfield
Plus 59 awaiting inspection and 34 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 59 awaiting inspection and 34 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in Ashfield: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in Ashfield?
- The average food hygiene rating in Ashfield is 4.57 out of 5, across 853 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does Ashfield compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 78.3% of rated premises in Ashfield hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.4 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Ashfield 202 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
- How many restaurants in Ashfield have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 668 food businesses in Ashfield hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 78.3% of the 853 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
- How many food businesses in Ashfield have a low hygiene rating?
- 52 food businesses in Ashfield are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
- What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?
- The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
- Where does this Ashfield food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Ashfield (946 establishments on record, 853 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.
Food hygiene ratings by area in Ashfield
Top-rated places in Ashfield
- Diamond Avenue W.M.CPub/bar/nightclub · 5 Diamond Avenue · NG17 7GN5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
- Ken's NewsagentsRetailers - other · 40 Annesley Lane · NG16 6AF5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
- Selston Service StationRetailers - other · 129 Nottingham Road · NG16 6BT5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
- The Farmers PantryRetailers - other · 179 Sutton Road · NG17 2NE5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
- Skegby convinience StoreRetailers - other · 131 Skegby Road · NG17 9FR5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
- FoodCycle Sutton-In-AshfeldRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 11 Church Avenue · NG17 2EB5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
- GUILT FREE PLEASUREOther catering premises · 53 Annesley Road · NG15 7AD5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
- Mrs C's Vintage Tea RoomRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 7A High Street · NG15 7HU5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
- Huthwaite NewsRetailers - other · 14 Main Street · NG17 2QW5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
- The Forest TavernPub/bar/nightclub · 24 Skegby Road · NG17 9JD5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
- Underwood Villa Football ClubOther catering premises · Bracken Park · NG16 5FG5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
- Bright SparksCaring Premises · Derby Road · NG18 5BN5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Places needing improvement in Ashfield
- Fordon Bakery LtdManufacturers/packers · Coxmoor Road · NG17 5LD0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 October 2025
- Tct takeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 8 Mansfield Road · NG17 4GR0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 November 2025
- ApplebysPub/bar/nightclub · 255 Alfreton Road · NG17 1JN1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 March 2026
- MencapCaring Premises · Penniment Lane · NG19 6PQ1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 January 2026
- DELICIOUS TAKEAWAY LTDTakeaway/sandwich shop · The Idlewells · NG17 1BP1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 April 2026
- Grillers peri peri and pizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 2c Mansfield Road · NG17 4GR1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 November 2025
- Lady Di's EateryRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Baker Street · NG15 7AP1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 June 2025
- Robin Hood StoresRetailers - other · 24 Robin Hood Drive · NG15 6HU1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 August 2025
A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 946 real Food Standards Agency records for Ashfield, of which 853 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.