Shepherds Restaurant food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rushcliffe
Shepherds Restaurant holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 June 2024, more than 2 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: Main Road, Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire, NG12 2JZ
How it compares in Rushcliffe
In Rushcliffe, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Shepherds Restaurant sits behind roughly 666 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 666 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 10% | ← Shepherds Restaurant | |
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 131 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Shepherds Restaurant 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 Shepherds Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birds The Confectioners Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Church Farm At Field House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Dash Events Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Cafe Piano Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Co-op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Fruiticious Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Barbados Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
Questions about Shepherds Restaurant
What is Shepherds Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Shepherds Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rushcliffe Council on 11 June 2024.
Is Shepherds Restaurant safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shepherds Restaurant last inspected?
Shepherds Restaurant was last inspected on 11 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rushcliffe Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shepherds Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shepherds Restaurant compare to other places in Rushcliffe?
83% of the 803 rated food businesses in Rushcliffe hold the top rating of 5, while Shepherds Restaurant holds a 4. 81 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rushcliffe Council inspects Shepherds Restaurant 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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