Yard Of Ale food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rushcliffe
Yard Of Ale 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 20 February 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: 1 Walkers Yard, Radcliffe On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG12 2FF
How it compares in Rushcliffe
That puts Yard Of Ale among the 666 places in Rushcliffe holding top marks, 83% 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 | 666 | 83% | ← Yard Of Ale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 10% | ||
| 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 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 Yard Of Ale 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 Yard Of Ale, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler's Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Indian Nights ROT Takeaway/sandwich shop | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Cafe Piano Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Co-op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Fruiticious Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Church Farm At Field House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Birds The Confectioners Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
Questions about Yard Of Ale
What is Yard Of Ale's food hygiene rating?
Yard Of Ale has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rushcliffe Council on 20 February 2024.
Is Yard Of Ale 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 Yard Of Ale last inspected?
Yard Of Ale was last inspected on 20 February 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 Yard Of Ale?
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 Yard Of Ale compare to other places in Rushcliffe?
83% of the 803 rated food businesses in Rushcliffe hold the top rating of 5, and Yard Of Ale is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rushcliffe Council inspects Yard Of Ale 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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