The Alchemist Co food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Gedling
The Alchemist Co holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 6 Market Place, Arnold, Nottinghamshire, NG5 6ND
How it compares in Gedling
That puts The Alchemist Co among the 652 places in Gedling holding top marks, 92% 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 | 652 | 92% | ← The Alchemist Co | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 125 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 Alchemist Co 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 Alchemist Co, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Arnold Pizza & Kebabs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Arnold & District Liberal Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Arnold Labour Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Arnold View Primary School School/college/university | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Beeches Care Home - HC-One Caring Premises | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about The Alchemist Co
What is The Alchemist Co's food hygiene rating?
The Alchemist Co has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gedling Council on 10 October 2024.
Is The Alchemist Co 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Alchemist Co last inspected?
The Alchemist Co was last inspected on 10 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gedling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Alchemist Co?
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 Alchemist Co compare to other places in Gedling?
92% of the 711 rated food businesses in Gedling hold the top rating of 5, and The Alchemist Co is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gedling Council inspects The Alchemist Co 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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