The Limes food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Nottingham City
The Limes 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
The rating dates from 20 September 2025, 9 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: 6 Lime Tree Avenue, NG8 6AB
How it compares in Nottingham City
That puts The Limes among the 2,404 places in Nottingham City holding top marks, 90% 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 | 2,404 | 90% | ← The Limes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 346 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 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 The Limes 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 Limes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A J Convenience Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Asian Flavaz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Age Uk Ltd Caring Premises | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Aspley Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Alder House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Aramark Catering Ltd Highbury Hospital Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Ash's Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
Questions about The Limes
What is The Limes's food hygiene rating?
The Limes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Nottingham City Council on 20 September 2025.
Is The Limes 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 The Limes last inspected?
The Limes was last inspected on 20 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Nottingham City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Limes?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Limes compare to other places in Nottingham City?
90% of the 2,674 rated food businesses in Nottingham City hold the top rating of 5, and The Limes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Nottingham City Council inspects The Limes 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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