GMC News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Nottingham City
GMC News holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 20 September 2025, 9 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: 188-190 Highbury Road, NG6 9FF
How it compares in Nottingham City
In Nottingham City, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so GMC News sits behind roughly 2,572 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,404 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ← GMC News | |
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 346 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 GMC News 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 GMC News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afro Fresh Intl. Limited Retailers - other | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Apollo Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Aramark Catering Ltd Highbury Hospital Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Bal News N Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| A J Bradshaw Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2019 |
Questions about GMC News
What is GMC News's food hygiene rating?
GMC News has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Nottingham City Council on 20 September 2025.
Is GMC News safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was GMC News last inspected?
GMC News was last inspected on 20 September 2025, 9 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 GMC News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does GMC News compare to other places in Nottingham City?
90% of the 2,674 rated food businesses in Nottingham City hold the top rating of 5, while GMC News holds a 3. 58 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Nottingham City Council inspects GMC News 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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