Little Gem Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mansfield
Little Gem Stores 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 24 January 2022, more than 4 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: 22A Derby Street, Mansfield, NG18 2SE
How it compares in Mansfield
That puts Little Gem Stores among the 713 places in Mansfield holding top marks, 87% 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 | 713 | 87% | ← Little Gem Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 76 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 Little Gem Stores 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 Little Gem Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavendish Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Chunky Chick-Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Corner House Residential Home Caring Premises | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Brewery Cafe School/college/university | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| ClubZeus Sauna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Christian Book Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Brown Cow Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2023 |
| Big Baps Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about Little Gem Stores
What is Little Gem Stores's food hygiene rating?
Little Gem Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mansfield Council on 24 January 2022.
Is Little Gem Stores 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 Little Gem Stores last inspected?
Little Gem Stores was last inspected on 24 January 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mansfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Gem Stores?
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 Little Gem Stores compare to other places in Mansfield?
87% of the 818 rated food businesses in Mansfield hold the top rating of 5, and Little Gem Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mansfield Council inspects Little Gem Stores 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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