Highgate House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Ashfield
Highgate House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Highgate House was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 256 Nuncargate Road, NG17 9AD
How it compares in Ashfield
That puts Highgate House among the 668 places in Ashfield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 668 | 78% | ← Highgate House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 11% | ||
| 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 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 Highgate House 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 Highgate House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Care Home Caring Premises | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2023 |
| Badger Box Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Barlows and Barlows catering Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Annesley Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Cricketers arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Crossland Cakery Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Brooklyn Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Annesley Woodhouse W.M.C Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
Questions about Highgate House
What is Highgate House's food hygiene rating?
Highgate House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashfield Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Highgate House 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Highgate House last inspected?
Highgate House was last inspected on 14 May 2026, a month 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 Highgate House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Highgate House compare to other places in Ashfield?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Ashfield hold the top rating of 5, and Highgate House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashfield Council inspects Highgate House 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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