VRA Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Nottingham City
VRA Local 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
This is a fresh result: VRA Local was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 66 Lenton Boulevard, NG7 2EN
How it compares in Nottingham City
That puts VRA Local among the 2,403 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 | 2,403 | 90% | ← VRA Local | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 167 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 352 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 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 VRA Local 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 VRA Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AR & Co.Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Angolan Women Voice Association UK CIC Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| 0115 Patty Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Amigo's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Alchemilla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Abbey Street Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Anatolian Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2021 |
| A Star Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about VRA Local
What is VRA Local's food hygiene rating?
VRA Local has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Nottingham City Council on 3 June 2026.
Is VRA Local 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 VRA Local last inspected?
VRA Local was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month 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 VRA Local?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does VRA Local compare to other places in Nottingham City?
90% of the 2,671 rated food businesses in Nottingham City hold the top rating of 5, and VRA Local is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Nottingham City Council inspects VRA Local 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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Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/foodsafety
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