Playwright food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Nottingham City
Playwright holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Playwright was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 38 Shakespeare Street, NG1 4FQ
How it compares in Nottingham City
That puts Playwright among the 2,403 places in Nottingham City holding top marks, 90% 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 | 2,403 | 90% | ← Playwright | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 167 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 352 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Playwright 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 Playwright, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Another? Pub/bar/nightclub | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| American Krazy Kandy Retailers - other | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Afro Caribbean Food Retailers - other | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| ALEA Casino Marco Pierre White Other catering premises | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| 400 Rabbits Pub/bar/nightclub | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| 24 Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2026 |
Questions about Playwright
What is Playwright's food hygiene rating?
Playwright has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Nottingham City Council on 10 June 2026.
Is Playwright 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Playwright last inspected?
Playwright was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Nottingham City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Playwright?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Playwright compare to other places in Nottingham City?
90% of the 2,671 rated food businesses in Nottingham City hold the top rating of 5, and Playwright is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Nottingham City Council inspects Playwright 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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Understanding this rating
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