Quincy Sandwich Bar/Apache Street Food food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Nottingham City
Quincy Sandwich Bar/Apache Street Food holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 25a Derby Road, NG1 5AA
How it compares in Nottingham City
That puts Quincy Sandwich Bar/Apache Street Food 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% | ← Quincy Sandwich Bar/Apache Street Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Quincy Sandwich Bar/Apache Street Food 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 Quincy Sandwich Bar/Apache Street Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEA Casino Marco Pierre White Other catering premises | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| 400 Rabbits Pub/bar/nightclub | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Afro Caribbean Food Retailers - other | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| American Krazy Kandy Retailers - other | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| Alcove Pub/bar/nightclub | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| 4 Chefs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Akshaya Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
Questions about Quincy Sandwich Bar/Apache Street Food
What is Quincy Sandwich Bar/Apache Street Food's food hygiene rating?
Quincy Sandwich Bar/Apache Street Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Nottingham City Council on 1 September 2023.
Is Quincy Sandwich Bar/Apache Street Food 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Quincy Sandwich Bar/Apache Street Food last inspected?
Quincy Sandwich Bar/Apache Street Food was last inspected on 1 September 2023, more than 2 years 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 Quincy Sandwich Bar/Apache Street Food?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Quincy Sandwich Bar/Apache Street Food 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 Quincy Sandwich Bar/Apache Street Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Nottingham City Council inspects Quincy Sandwich Bar/Apache Street Food 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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