What is the average food hygiene rating in NG17?

The average food hygiene rating in the NG17 postcode area of Ashfield is 4.57 out of 5, across 525 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in NG17 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

412 food businesses in the NG17 postcode area of Ashfield hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 78.5% of the 525 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

How many food businesses in NG17 have a low hygiene rating?

31 food businesses in the NG17 postcode area of 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 NG17 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the NG17 postcode area of Ashfield (589 establishments on record, 525 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.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in NG17

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the NG17 postcode area of Ashfield hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.57/5, with 78.5% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 589 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

NG17 (Ashfield) has 412 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 525 rated premises (78.5%). 31 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

Rating distribution in NG17

5★ Very Good

412 (78.5%)

4★ Good

55 (10.5%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

27 (5.1%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

9 (1.7%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

20 (3.8%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.4%)

Plus 42 awaiting inspection and 22 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in NG17: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in NG17?: The average food hygiene rating in the NG17 postcode area of Ashfield is 4.57 out of 5, across 525 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in NG17 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 412 food businesses in the NG17 postcode area of Ashfield hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 78.5% of the 525 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
How many food businesses in NG17 have a low hygiene rating?: 31 food businesses in the NG17 postcode area of 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 NG17 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the NG17 postcode area of Ashfield (589 establishments on record, 525 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.

Top-rated places in NG17

Diamond Avenue W.M.CPub/bar/nightclub · 5 Diamond Avenue · NG17 7GN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
The Farmers PantryRetailers - other · 179 Sutton Road · NG17 2NE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Skegby convinience StoreRetailers - other · 131 Skegby Road · NG17 9FR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
FoodCycle Sutton-In-AshfeldRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 11 Church Avenue · NG17 2EB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Huthwaite NewsRetailers - other · 14 Main Street · NG17 2QW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
The Forest TavernPub/bar/nightclub · 24 Skegby Road · NG17 9JD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
The Gurkha PalaceRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 18 Brook Street · NG17 1AL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Willis Lodge Care HomeCaring Premises · St Thomas Avenue · NG17 7DX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Ashcroft Care HomeCaring Premises · Langton Road · NG17 1ER
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
WillowcroftCaring Premises · New Street · NG17 1BW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Sutton LodgeCaring Premises · Priestsic Road · NG17 2AH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Midfield StoresRetailers - other · 45 Derby Road · NG17 9BX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026

Places needing improvement in NG17

Fordon Bakery LtdManufacturers/packers · Coxmoor Road · NG17 5LD
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 October 2025
Tct takeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 8 Mansfield Road · NG17 4GR
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 November 2025
ApplebysPub/bar/nightclub · 255 Alfreton Road · NG17 1JN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 March 2026
DELICIOUS TAKEAWAY LTDTakeaway/sandwich shop · The Idlewells · NG17 1BP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 April 2026
Grillers peri peri and pizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 2c Mansfield Road · NG17 4GR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 November 2025
De-Food Caretaker LtdOther catering premises · 11 Kingsway · NG17 7BB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 February 2026
KorzinkaRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 116 Outram Street · NG17 4FT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 March 2026
Kiyaalini Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 5 Greenwood Drive · NG17 8JT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 July 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 589 real Food Standards Agency records for the NG17 postcode area, of which 525 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.