The Vat & Fiddle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Nottingham City
The Vat & Fiddle holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 January 2025, 18 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: The Vat And Fiddle, Queens Bridge Road, NG2 1NB
How it compares in Nottingham City
That puts The Vat & Fiddle 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 Vat & Fiddle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Vat & Fiddle 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 Vat & Fiddle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Degrees Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Andrew Marsden Butchers Retailers - other | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Afro Caribbean Womens Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Arkwright Meadows Community Gardens Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| 1998 Mini Mart Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| American Candy's & Soda Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| Akshaya Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
Questions about The Vat & Fiddle
What is The Vat & Fiddle's food hygiene rating?
The Vat & Fiddle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Nottingham City Council on 9 January 2025.
Is The Vat & Fiddle 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Vat & Fiddle last inspected?
The Vat & Fiddle was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 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 The Vat & Fiddle?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Vat & Fiddle 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 Vat & Fiddle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Nottingham City Council inspects The Vat & Fiddle 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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