Tough Mary's Bakehouse food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Nottingham City
Tough Mary's Bakehouse holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Tough Mary's Bakehouse was inspected on 22 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 70-72 Derby Road, NG1 5FD
How it compares in Nottingham City
In Nottingham City, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Tough Mary's Bakehouse sits behind roughly 2,403 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,403 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 167 | 6% | ← Tough Mary's Bakehouse | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Tough Mary's Bakehouse 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 Tough Mary's Bakehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEA Casino Marco Pierre White Other catering premises | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| American Krazy Kandy Retailers - other | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| Afro Caribbean Food Retailers - other | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Anatolian Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2021 |
| 400 Rabbits Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Arboretum Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Alcove Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Alchemilla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
Questions about Tough Mary's Bakehouse
What is Tough Mary's Bakehouse's food hygiene rating?
Tough Mary's Bakehouse has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Nottingham City Council on 22 May 2026.
Is Tough Mary's Bakehouse safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tough Mary's Bakehouse last inspected?
Tough Mary's Bakehouse was last inspected on 22 May 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 Tough Mary's Bakehouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tough Mary's Bakehouse compare to other places in Nottingham City?
90% of the 2,671 rated food businesses in Nottingham City hold the top rating of 5, while Tough Mary's Bakehouse holds a 4. 167 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Nottingham City Council inspects Tough Mary's Bakehouse 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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