Eastham Convenience food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gedling
Eastham Convenience holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 6 May 2025, 14 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: 24 Eastham Road, Arnold, Nottinghamshire, NG5 6QX
How it compares in Gedling
In Gedling, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so Eastham Convenience sits behind roughly 683 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 652 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 3% | ← Eastham Convenience | |
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 125 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Eastham Convenience 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 Eastham Convenience, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Hill Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Arrow Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Beechwood News And Booze Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Beechwood Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Arnold View Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Arnold Pizza & Kebabs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
Questions about Eastham Convenience
What is Eastham Convenience's food hygiene rating?
Eastham Convenience has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Gedling Council on 6 May 2025.
Is Eastham Convenience safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Eastham Convenience last inspected?
Eastham Convenience was last inspected on 6 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gedling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Eastham Convenience?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Eastham Convenience compare to other places in Gedling?
92% of the 711 rated food businesses in Gedling hold the top rating of 5, while Eastham Convenience holds a 3. 22 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gedling Council inspects Eastham Convenience 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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