Gong Cha food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Nottingham City
Gong Cha holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 January 2026, 6 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: 17 Exchange Arcade, NG1 2DD
How it compares in Nottingham City
That puts Gong Cha among the 2,404 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 | 2,404 | 90% | ← Gong Cha | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 346 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 Gong Cha 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 Gong Cha, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Amigo's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| American Candy's & Soda Ltd Retailers - other | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Another? Pub/bar/nightclub | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Angel Microbrewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
Questions about Gong Cha
What is Gong Cha's food hygiene rating?
Gong Cha has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Nottingham City Council on 10 January 2026.
Is Gong Cha 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gong Cha last inspected?
Gong Cha was last inspected on 10 January 2026, 6 months 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 Gong Cha?
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 Gong Cha compare to other places in Nottingham City?
90% of the 2,674 rated food businesses in Nottingham City hold the top rating of 5, and Gong Cha is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Nottingham City Council inspects Gong Cha 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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