Pizza Babylon food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Gedling
Pizza Babylon holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 October 2025, 8 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: 139 Oxclose Lane, Arnold, Nottinghamshire, NG5 6FN
How it compares in Gedling
That puts Pizza Babylon among the 652 places in Gedling holding top marks, 92% 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 | 652 | 92% | ← Pizza Babylon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 3% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Pizza Babylon 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 Pizza Babylon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babylon Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Arnold House Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Arnold Road Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2025 |
| "Kettle's On!" Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Arnbrook Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Arnold & Dist. Leg Vic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Arnold Ex Service Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
Questions about Pizza Babylon
What is Pizza Babylon's food hygiene rating?
Pizza Babylon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gedling Council on 17 October 2025.
Is Pizza Babylon 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pizza Babylon last inspected?
Pizza Babylon was last inspected on 17 October 2025, 8 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 Pizza Babylon?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pizza Babylon compare to other places in Gedling?
92% of the 711 rated food businesses in Gedling hold the top rating of 5, and Pizza Babylon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gedling Council inspects Pizza Babylon 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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