The Moody Squires food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Ashfield
The Moody Squires 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: 158a Forest Road, NG17 9HW
How it compares in Ashfield
That puts The Moody Squires among the 681 places in Ashfield holding top marks, 79% 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 | 681 | 79% | ← The Moody Squires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 89 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 Very 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 The Moody Squires 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 Moody Squires, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annesley Woodhouse W.M.C Pub/bar/nightclub | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Ian Whites Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Co-op Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Crossland Cakery Other catering premises | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Cricketers arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Barlows and Barlows catering Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Annesley Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Kirkby Woodhouse Primary School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about The Moody Squires
What is The Moody Squires's food hygiene rating?
The Moody Squires has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashfield Council on 20 November 2023.
Is The Moody Squires 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 Moody Squires last inspected?
The Moody Squires was last inspected on 20 November 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 The Moody Squires?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Moody Squires compare to other places in Ashfield?
79% of the 863 rated food businesses in Ashfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Moody Squires is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashfield Council inspects The Moody Squires 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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