Plumbs Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Broxtowe
Plumbs Off Licence holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 17 January 2025, 17 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: 179 High Road, Chilwell, Nottinghamshire, NG9 5BA
How it compares in Broxtowe
In Broxtowe, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Plumbs Off Licence sits behind roughly 634 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 543 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ← Plumbs Off Licence | |
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Plumbs Off Licence 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 Plumbs Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broxtowe Borough Council Greenwood Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Beekeeper Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Beeston Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Bains News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Alphabet House Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Boyes Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Attenborough Church Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Broxtowe Day Service Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2022 |
Questions about Plumbs Off Licence
What is Plumbs Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Plumbs Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Broxtowe Council on 17 January 2025.
Is Plumbs Off Licence safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Plumbs Off Licence last inspected?
Plumbs Off Licence was last inspected on 17 January 2025, 17 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 Plumbs Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Plumbs Off Licence compare to other places in Broxtowe?
77% of the 705 rated food businesses in Broxtowe hold the top rating of 5, while Plumbs Off Licence holds a 3. 63 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Broxtowe Council inspects Plumbs Off Licence 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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