The Ruddington food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Rushcliffe
The Ruddington holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 January 2024, 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: Balmore Nursing Home, 245 - 247 Loughborough Road, Ruddington, NG11 6NY
How it compares in Rushcliffe
That puts The Ruddington among the 666 places in Rushcliffe holding top marks, 83% 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 | 666 | 83% | ← The Ruddington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 80 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 130 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 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 Ruddington 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 Ruddington, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee And Cake By The Lake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Jules Cafe & Deli Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Birds Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Elms Farm Butchers Ruddington Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Cherubs Ruddington Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Coco Creams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Grange Bakery And News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about The Ruddington
What is The Ruddington's food hygiene rating?
The Ruddington has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rushcliffe Council on 23 January 2024.
Is The Ruddington 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ruddington last inspected?
The Ruddington was last inspected on 23 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rushcliffe Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Ruddington?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Ruddington compare to other places in Rushcliffe?
83% of the 802 rated food businesses in Rushcliffe hold the top rating of 5, and The Ruddington is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rushcliffe Council inspects The Ruddington 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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