Alcove food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Nottingham City
Alcove 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 10 February 2025, 17 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: 26 St James's Street, NG1 6FG
How it compares in Nottingham City
That puts Alcove among the 2,404 places in Nottingham City holding top marks, 90% 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 | 2,404 | 90% | ← Alcove | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 347 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 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 Alcove 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 Alcove, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akshaya Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| 400 Rabbits Pub/bar/nightclub | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| 4 Chefs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| ALEA Casino Marco Pierre White Other catering premises | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Afro Caribbean Food Retailers - other | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| American Candy's & Soda Ltd Retailers - other | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
Questions about Alcove
What is Alcove's food hygiene rating?
Alcove has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Nottingham City Council on 10 February 2025.
Is Alcove 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 Alcove last inspected?
Alcove was last inspected on 10 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Nottingham City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Alcove?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Alcove compare to other places in Nottingham City?
90% of the 2,673 rated food businesses in Nottingham City hold the top rating of 5, and Alcove is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Nottingham City Council inspects Alcove 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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