The Monkey food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Nottingham City
The Monkey 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 20 November 2023, 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: The Monkey, 287 Main Street, NG6 8ED
How it compares in Nottingham City
That puts The Monkey 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% | ← The Monkey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Monkey 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 Monkey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Other catering premises | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| B&M Store Retailers - other | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2019 |
| Arun Sole Trader Retailers - other | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2025 |
| A J Bradshaw Retailers - other | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| BCI Snooker Centre Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Bean Culture Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| Barchester Hall Park Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
Questions about The Monkey
What is The Monkey's food hygiene rating?
The Monkey has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Nottingham City Council on 20 November 2023.
Is The Monkey 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 Monkey last inspected?
The Monkey was last inspected on 20 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 The Monkey?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Monkey 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 The Monkey is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Nottingham City Council inspects The Monkey 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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