Mary's Foodbank food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Ashfield
Mary's Foodbank holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 November 2025, 7 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: Church Avenue, NG17 2EB
How it compares in Ashfield
That puts Mary's Foodbank among the 681 places in Ashfield holding top marks, 79% 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 | 681 | 79% | ← Mary's Foodbank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 89 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 Mary's Foodbank 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 Mary's Foodbank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2023 |
| Co-operative Central England Retailers - other | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Cherubs Sutton in Ashfield Caring Premises | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Bright Stars Childcare Caring Premises | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| CCT Community Enablement Team Caring Premises | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Ashfield Play Care Scheme Caring Premises | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Adams House Caring Premises | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Cafe Expresso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
Questions about Mary's Foodbank
What is Mary's Foodbank's food hygiene rating?
Mary's Foodbank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashfield Council on 21 November 2025.
Is Mary's Foodbank 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mary's Foodbank last inspected?
Mary's Foodbank was last inspected on 21 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mary's Foodbank?
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 Mary's Foodbank compare to other places in Ashfield?
79% of the 863 rated food businesses in Ashfield hold the top rating of 5, and Mary's Foodbank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashfield Council inspects Mary's Foodbank 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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