The Little John Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gedling
The Little John 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 15 July 2025, 11 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: Little John Inn, 177 Main Road, Ravenshead, NG15 9GS
How it compares in Gedling
That puts The Little John Inn among the 652 places in Gedling holding top marks, 92% 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 | 652 | 92% | ← The Little John Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 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 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 Little John 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 Little John Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenshead Farm Shop Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2026 |
| Ravenshead Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Ravenshead C Of E Primary School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| The Sherwood Ranger Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2023 |
| Bradbury's Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Hoi Shan Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2023 |
| Kelvin's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Roses Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
Questions about The Little John Inn
What is The Little John Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Little John Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gedling Council on 15 July 2025.
Is The Little John 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 Little John Inn last inspected?
The Little John Inn was last inspected on 15 July 2025, 11 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 The Little John 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 Little John Inn compare to other places in Gedling?
92% of the 711 rated food businesses in Gedling hold the top rating of 5, and The Little John Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gedling Council inspects The Little John 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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