Spud Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Nottingham City
Spud Express 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 12 March 2026, 4 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: 38 Alfreton Road, NG7 3NN
How it compares in Nottingham City
That puts Spud Express among the 2,402 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 | 2,402 | 90% | ← Spud Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 167 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | <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 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 Spud Express 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 Spud Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatolian Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2021 |
| Alchemilla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| A Star Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Arboretum Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| ALEA Casino Marco Pierre White Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Angolan Women Voice Association UK CIC Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| American Krazy Kandy Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| Afro Caribbean Food Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about Spud Express
What is Spud Express's food hygiene rating?
Spud Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Nottingham City Council on 12 March 2026.
Is Spud Express 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 Spud Express last inspected?
Spud Express was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 months ago. 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 Spud Express?
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 Spud Express 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 Spud Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Nottingham City Council inspects Spud Express 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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