The Blues Dawg food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gedling
The Blues Dawg 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
The rating dates from 19 January 2024, 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: 960 Woodborough Road, Mapperley, Nottinghamshire, NG3 5QS
How it compares in Gedling
That puts The Blues Dawg among the 652 places in Gedling holding top marks, 92% 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 | 652 | 92% | ← The Blues Dawg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 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 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 The Blues Dawg 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 The Blues Dawg, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alora Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Antalya Turkish Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Asda Express Mapperley Woodborough Road Petrol Filling Station Retailers - other | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2026 |
| A&J Global Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Albemarle Hall Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Arrow Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Arnold Hill Academy School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about The Blues Dawg
What is The Blues Dawg's food hygiene rating?
The Blues Dawg has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gedling Council on 19 January 2024.
Is The Blues Dawg 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 The Blues Dawg last inspected?
The Blues Dawg was last inspected on 19 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 The Blues Dawg?
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 The Blues Dawg compare to other places in Gedling?
92% of the 711 rated food businesses in Gedling hold the top rating of 5, and The Blues Dawg is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gedling Council inspects The Blues Dawg 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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