Sammy Joes food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Ashfield
Sammy Joes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 March 2026, 3 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: Orchard Way, NG17 1JU
How it compares in Ashfield
That puts Sammy Joes 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% | ← Sammy Joes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Sammy Joes 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 Sammy Joes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Academy Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Ashfield Plaza Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Aspens Catering Services School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Adams House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Cherubs Sutton in Ashfield Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Co-operative Central England Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2023 |
Questions about Sammy Joes
What is Sammy Joes's food hygiene rating?
Sammy Joes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashfield Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Sammy Joes 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sammy Joes last inspected?
Sammy Joes was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 months 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 Sammy Joes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sammy Joes compare to other places in Ashfield?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Ashfield hold the top rating of 5, and Sammy Joes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashfield Council inspects Sammy Joes 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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