Gemini Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ashfield
Gemini Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 21 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: 2A St Andrew's Street, NG17 7HL
How it compares in Ashfield
In Ashfield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Gemini Stores sits behind roughly 668 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 668 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 11% | ← Gemini Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 35 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 92 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 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 Gemini Stores 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 Gemini Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Acre Horse & Animal Sanctuary Caring Premises | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Bracken Hill College Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2023 |
| Boyes Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Bracken Hill School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Busy Bunnies Nursery (Kikrby) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Boardom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Coffee and Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Ashfield Kebab & Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about Gemini Stores
What is Gemini Stores's food hygiene rating?
Gemini Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ashfield Council on 21 February 2024.
Is Gemini Stores 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gemini Stores last inspected?
Gemini Stores was last inspected on 21 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gemini Stores?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gemini Stores compare to other places in Ashfield?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Ashfield hold the top rating of 5, while Gemini Stores holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ashfield Council inspects Gemini Stores 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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