The Willows food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Nottingham City
The Willows holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Willows was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Willows, Ambergate Road, NG8 3GD
How it compares in Nottingham City
That puts The Willows 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.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,404 | 90% | ← The Willows | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ||
| 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 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 The Willows 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 The Willows, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambergate Post Office Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| 4 Children and Families Lily & Co Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Aspley Lane Convenience Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Ash's Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Asda Strelley Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about The Willows
What is The Willows's food hygiene rating?
The Willows has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Nottingham City Council on 18 June 2026.
Is The Willows 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Willows last inspected?
The Willows was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. 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 The Willows?
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 The Willows compare to other places in Nottingham City?
90% of the 2,674 rated food businesses in Nottingham City hold the top rating of 5, and The Willows is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Nottingham City Council inspects The Willows 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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