Hucknall By-pass Filling Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ashfield
Hucknall By-pass Filling Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 June 2023, more than 3 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: Watnall Road, NG15 6EX
How it compares in Ashfield
That puts Hucknall By-pass Filling Station among the 668 places in Ashfield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 668 | 78% | ← Hucknall By-pass Filling Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 35 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 92 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 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 Hucknall By-pass Filling Station 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 Hucknall By-pass Filling Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Arunothai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Central Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Cassidy's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| C.Cassidy and Sons Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Buddliea Home Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Beer Shack Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
Questions about Hucknall By-pass Filling Station
What is Hucknall By-pass Filling Station's food hygiene rating?
Hucknall By-pass Filling Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashfield Council on 12 June 2023.
Is Hucknall By-pass Filling Station 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hucknall By-pass Filling Station last inspected?
Hucknall By-pass Filling Station was last inspected on 12 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hucknall By-pass Filling Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Hucknall By-pass Filling Station compare to other places in Ashfield?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Ashfield hold the top rating of 5, and Hucknall By-pass Filling Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashfield Council inspects Hucknall By-pass Filling Station 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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