Loose Ends food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Nottingham City
Loose Ends 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
This is a fresh result: Loose Ends was inspected on 17 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 92 Friar Lane, NG1 6EB
How it compares in Nottingham City
That puts Loose Ends among the 2,403 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 | 2,403 | 90% | ← Loose Ends | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 167 | 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 352 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 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 Loose Ends 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 Loose Ends, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Chefs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Akshaya Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Alcove Pub/bar/nightclub | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| American Candy's & Soda Ltd Retailers - other | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| 400 Rabbits Pub/bar/nightclub | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| ALEA Casino Marco Pierre White Other catering premises | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| 1998 Mini Mart Ltd Retailers - other | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
Questions about Loose Ends
What is Loose Ends's food hygiene rating?
Loose Ends has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Nottingham City Council on 17 June 2026.
Is Loose Ends 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 Loose Ends last inspected?
Loose Ends was last inspected on 17 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Loose Ends?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Loose Ends compare to other places in Nottingham City?
90% of the 2,671 rated food businesses in Nottingham City hold the top rating of 5, and Loose Ends is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Nottingham City Council inspects Loose Ends 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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