Church Farm At Rusticus food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Rushcliffe
Church Farm At Rusticus holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 July 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Owthorpe Road, Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire, NG12 3PU
How it compares in Rushcliffe
That puts Church Farm At Rusticus among the 666 places in Rushcliffe holding top marks, 83% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 666 | 83% | ← Church Farm At Rusticus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 131 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Church Farm At Rusticus none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Church Farm At Rusticus, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotgrave Village Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 1 October 2024 |
| Ash Lea School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Cotgrave Welfare Scheme Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cotgrave Community Kitchen Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 April 2026 |
| Wells Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Strezza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Cafe Pizzeria, Cotgrave Pizzeria, Pizza Shake, It's Pizza Time, Pizza Crew, Mister Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Little Kites Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about Church Farm At Rusticus
What is Church Farm At Rusticus's food hygiene rating?
Church Farm At Rusticus has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rushcliffe Council on 17 July 2025.
Is Church Farm At Rusticus safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Church Farm At Rusticus last inspected?
Church Farm At Rusticus was last inspected on 17 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rushcliffe Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Church Farm At Rusticus?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Church Farm At Rusticus compare to other places in Rushcliffe?
83% of the 803 rated food businesses in Rushcliffe hold the top rating of 5, and Church Farm At Rusticus is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rushcliffe Council inspects Church Farm At Rusticus and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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