Ascent Pharmacy - Torkard Hill food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ashfield
Ascent Pharmacy - Torkard Hill holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 October 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: Farleys Lane, NG15 6DY
How it compares in Ashfield
In Ashfield, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Ascent Pharmacy - Torkard Hill sits behind roughly 681 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 681 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 10% | ← Ascent Pharmacy - Torkard Hill | |
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 33 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 90 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ascent Pharmacy - Torkard Hill 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 Ascent Pharmacy - Torkard Hill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arunothai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Central Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Cassidy's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| C.Cassidy and Sons Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Buddliea Home Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Co-operative Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Broomhill Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
Questions about Ascent Pharmacy - Torkard Hill
What is Ascent Pharmacy - Torkard Hill's food hygiene rating?
Ascent Pharmacy - Torkard Hill has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ashfield Council on 23 October 2023.
Is Ascent Pharmacy - Torkard Hill safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ascent Pharmacy - Torkard Hill last inspected?
Ascent Pharmacy - Torkard Hill was last inspected on 23 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ascent Pharmacy - Torkard Hill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ascent Pharmacy - Torkard Hill compare to other places in Ashfield?
79% of the 862 rated food businesses in Ashfield hold the top rating of 5, while Ascent Pharmacy - Torkard Hill holds a 4. 90 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ashfield Council inspects Ascent Pharmacy - Torkard Hill 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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