Zest For Life food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Gedling
Zest For Life holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 1 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 48B Main Street, Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire, NG14 5DZ
How it compares in Gedling
In Gedling, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so Zest For Life sits behind roughly 652 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 652 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ← Zest For Life | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Zest For Life 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 Zest For Life, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Joyce Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Delights Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Nottingham Society Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Burton Joyce Community Market Other catering premises | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2024 |
| Cross Keys Pub/bar/nightclub | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| Nee How Takeaway/sandwich shop | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Honey Pot Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
Questions about Zest For Life
What is Zest For Life's food hygiene rating?
Zest For Life has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gedling Council on 1 August 2024.
Is Zest For Life 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Zest For Life last inspected?
Zest For Life was last inspected on 1 August 2024, 23 months 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 Zest For Life?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Zest For Life compare to other places in Gedling?
92% of the 711 rated food businesses in Gedling hold the top rating of 5, while Zest For Life holds a 4. 31 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gedling Council inspects Zest For Life 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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Zest For Life is one of 20 rated food businesses in Burton Joyce. See every hygiene rating in Burton Joyce →
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