The Meadow Covert food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rushcliffe
The Meadow Covert 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 10 September 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Alford Road, Edwalton, Nottinghamshire, NG12 4AT
How it compares in Rushcliffe
That puts The Meadow Covert 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% | ← The Meadow Covert | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Meadow Covert 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 Meadow Covert, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Lateshop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Catering Department-Lings Bar Hospital Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Claire Elizabeth Creates Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Busy Bees Day Nursery Ltd Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Charde Oriental Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Birds Bakery Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Bombay Sweet Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about The Meadow Covert
What is The Meadow Covert's food hygiene rating?
The Meadow Covert has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rushcliffe Council on 10 September 2025.
Is The Meadow Covert 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 Meadow Covert last inspected?
The Meadow Covert was last inspected on 10 September 2025, 10 months 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 The Meadow Covert?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Meadow Covert compare to other places in Rushcliffe?
83% of the 803 rated food businesses in Rushcliffe hold the top rating of 5, and The Meadow Covert is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rushcliffe Council inspects The Meadow Covert 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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