Philos food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rushcliffe
Philos holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 March 2026, 3 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: Philo Mills Ltd, 2A High Street, Ruddington, NG11 6EH
How it compares in Rushcliffe
That puts Philos 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% | ← Philos | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 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 131 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 Philos 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 Philos, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birds Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Elms Farm Butchers Ruddington Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Coco Creams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Gino's Ristorante Italiano Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Dollys Party Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| ACE SPORTS Midlands Ltd Other catering premises | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Barbara Rose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about Philos
What is Philos's food hygiene rating?
Philos has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rushcliffe Council on 24 March 2026.
Is Philos 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Philos last inspected?
Philos was last inspected on 24 March 2026, 3 months 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 Philos?
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 Philos compare to other places in Rushcliffe?
83% of the 803 rated food businesses in Rushcliffe hold the top rating of 5, and Philos is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rushcliffe Council inspects Philos 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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