Babylon Desserts food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Gedling
Babylon Desserts holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 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: 137 Oxclose Lane, Arnold, Nottinghamshire, NG5 6FN
How it compares in Gedling
That puts Babylon Desserts 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% | ← Babylon Desserts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Babylon Desserts 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 Babylon Desserts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold House Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Arnbrook Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| "Kettle's On!" Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Arnold Road Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2025 |
| Arnold & Dist. Leg Vic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Arnold Ex Service Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
| Arnold Civil Defence Institute Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about Babylon Desserts
What is Babylon Desserts's food hygiene rating?
Babylon Desserts has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gedling Council on 1 October 2024.
Is Babylon Desserts 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Babylon Desserts last inspected?
Babylon Desserts was last inspected on 1 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 Babylon Desserts?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Babylon Desserts compare to other places in Gedling?
92% of the 711 rated food businesses in Gedling hold the top rating of 5, and Babylon Desserts is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gedling Council inspects Babylon Desserts 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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