River Pearl food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Gedling
River Pearl holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 27 August 2025, 10 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: 95 Victoria Road, Netherfield, Nottinghamshire, NG4 2NN
How it compares in Gedling
A 2 is rare: only 6 of 711 rated places in Gedling score this low, about one in 119. By contrast 92% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 652 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ← River Pearl | |
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 125 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 River Pearl the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to River Pearl, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic Trade Ltd Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Binning Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
| B & M Home Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Carlton Cafe Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Apollo Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Cafe 118 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Carlton & Gedling Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
Questions about River Pearl
What is River Pearl's food hygiene rating?
River Pearl has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Gedling Council on 27 August 2025.
Is River Pearl safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was River Pearl last inspected?
River Pearl was last inspected on 27 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gedling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at River Pearl?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does River Pearl compare to other places in Gedling?
92% of the 711 rated food businesses in Gedling hold the top rating of 5, while River Pearl holds a 2. 6 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gedling Council inspects River Pearl 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Gedling, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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