A&J food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mansfield
A&J holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 January 2026, 5 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: 36 - 38 West Gate, Mansfield, NG18 1RS
How it compares in Mansfield
That puts A&J among the 713 places in Mansfield holding top marks, 87% 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 | 713 | 87% | ← A&J | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 76 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 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 A&J 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 A&J, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Silver Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Boots Butchers Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Claires Accessories Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Boba Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2023 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Cafe Sensation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Birds (Derby) Limited Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Brimbles of Mansfield Ltd Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
Questions about A&J
What is A&J's food hygiene rating?
A&J has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mansfield Council on 13 January 2026.
Is A&J 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was A&J last inspected?
A&J was last inspected on 13 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mansfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at A&J?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 A&J compare to other places in Mansfield?
87% of the 818 rated food businesses in Mansfield hold the top rating of 5, and A&J is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mansfield Council inspects A&J 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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