The Maltshovel Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Broxtowe
The Maltshovel Inn 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 25 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Malt Shovel Inn, 1 Union Street, Beeston, NG9 2LU
How it compares in Broxtowe
That puts The Maltshovel Inn among the 543 places in Broxtowe holding top marks, 77% 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 | 543 | 77% | ← The Maltshovel Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 62 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 112 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 The Maltshovel Inn 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 Maltshovel Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bistro 66 Also Trading As Marcello's Fresh Pasta Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| :AM Coffee & Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Birds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Amores Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Beeston Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Bizzy Kidz Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Beeston SSTN Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2021 |
Questions about The Maltshovel Inn
What is The Maltshovel Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Maltshovel Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broxtowe Council on 25 March 2025.
Is The Maltshovel Inn 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 Maltshovel Inn last inspected?
The Maltshovel Inn was last inspected on 25 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broxtowe Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Maltshovel Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Maltshovel Inn compare to other places in Broxtowe?
77% of the 704 rated food businesses in Broxtowe hold the top rating of 5, and The Maltshovel Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broxtowe Council inspects The Maltshovel Inn 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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