Food Court food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rushcliffe
Food Court holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the takeaway requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 22 April 2026, 2 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: 6B Wilford Road, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire, NG11 6EN
How it compares in Rushcliffe
A 0 is rare: only 2 of 803 rated places in Rushcliffe score this low, about one in 402. By contrast 83% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 666 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Food Court |
A further 131 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Food Court the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Food Court, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dollys Party Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Coco Creams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Elms Farm Butchers Ruddington Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Birds Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| ACE SPORTS Midlands Ltd Other catering premises | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Barbara Rose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Ruddington Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
Questions about Food Court
What is Food Court's food hygiene rating?
Food Court has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Rushcliffe Council on 22 April 2026.
Is Food Court safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The takeaway may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Food Court last inspected?
Food Court was last inspected on 22 April 2026, 2 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 Food Court?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Food Court compare to other places in Rushcliffe?
83% of the 803 rated food businesses in Rushcliffe hold the top rating of 5, while Food Court holds a 0. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rushcliffe Council inspects Food Court 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Rushcliffe, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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