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Adams Refectory Nottingham College food hygiene rating

School/college/university · Nottingham City

Adams Refectory Nottingham College holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 15 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.

Address: Adams Building, Stoney Street, NG1 1NG

How it compares in Nottingham City

That puts Adams Refectory Nottingham College among the 2,404 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.

Every rated food business in Nottingham City
5 out of 5 2,404 90% ← Adams Refectory Nottingham College
4 out of 5 168 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 347 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.

What the inspector found

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 Adams Refectory Nottingham College 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 Adams Refectory Nottingham College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Angel Microbrewery Pub/bar/nightclub 74 yards away 5 - Very good 15 June 2026
Asiana Express Retailers - other 109 yards away 5 - Very good 10 January 2026
Albertina's Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 122 yards away 5 - Very good 10 June 2026
Baa Bar Pub/bar/nightclub 151 yards away 5 - Very good 25 September 2024
31K Bar and Yolk Pub/bar/nightclub 161 yards away 5 - Very good 20 February 2024
Anoki Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 164 yards away 5 - Very good 5 February 2026
Amigo's Takeaway/sandwich shop 181 yards away 5 - Very good 12 September 2024
All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub 206 yards away 5 - Very good 15 June 2026

Questions about Adams Refectory Nottingham College

What is Adams Refectory Nottingham College's food hygiene rating?

Adams Refectory Nottingham College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Nottingham City Council on 15 October 2024.

Is Adams Refectory Nottingham College 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was Adams Refectory Nottingham College last inspected?

Adams Refectory Nottingham College was last inspected on 15 October 2024, 20 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 Adams Refectory Nottingham College?

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 Adams Refectory Nottingham College compare to other places in Nottingham City?

90% of the 2,673 rated food businesses in Nottingham City hold the top rating of 5, and Adams Refectory Nottingham College is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Nottingham City Council inspects Adams Refectory Nottingham College 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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