The Old Volunteer food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Gedling
The Old Volunteer holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Old Volunteer, 35 Burton Road, Carlton, NG4 3DQ
How it compares in Gedling
That puts The Old Volunteer 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% | ← The Old Volunteer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Old Volunteer 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 The Old Volunteer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amores Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Baltic Trade Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Apollo Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Binning Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2023 |
| Acropolisfoods Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| B & M Home Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Alvi's Homemade Colwick Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Birds (Derby) Ltd - Teal Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
Questions about The Old Volunteer
What is The Old Volunteer's food hygiene rating?
The Old Volunteer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gedling Council on 30 October 2024.
Is The Old Volunteer 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Volunteer last inspected?
The Old Volunteer was last inspected on 30 October 2024, 20 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 The Old Volunteer?
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 The Old Volunteer compare to other places in Gedling?
92% of the 711 rated food businesses in Gedling hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Volunteer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gedling Council inspects The Old Volunteer 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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