Riley's food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Nottingham City
Riley's holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 July 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 17a St James's Street, NG1 6FH
How it compares in Nottingham City
That puts Riley's 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% | ← Riley's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Riley's 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 Riley's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcove Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Akshaya Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| 400 Rabbits Pub/bar/nightclub | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| 4 Chefs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| American Candy's & Soda Ltd Retailers - other | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Afro Caribbean Food Retailers - other | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| ALEA Casino Marco Pierre White Other catering premises | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
Questions about Riley's
What is Riley's's food hygiene rating?
Riley's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Nottingham City Council on 7 July 2023.
Is Riley's 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Riley's last inspected?
Riley's was last inspected on 7 July 2023, more than 3 years 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 Riley's?
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 Riley's 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 Riley's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Nottingham City Council inspects Riley's 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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Understanding this rating
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