Bean Culture food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Nottingham City
Bean Culture holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 December 2023, 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: Bulwell Riverside Cafe Bulwell Riverside, Main Street, NG6 8QJ
How it compares in Nottingham City
That puts Bean Culture 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% | ← Bean Culture | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bean Culture 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 Bean Culture, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCI Snooker Centre Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| A J Bradshaw Retailers - other | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Apollo Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Afro Fresh Intl. Limited Retailers - other | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2019 |
| B&M Store Retailers - other | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Aramark Catering Ltd Highbury Hospital Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
Questions about Bean Culture
What is Bean Culture's food hygiene rating?
Bean Culture has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Nottingham City Council on 11 December 2023.
Is Bean Culture 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bean Culture last inspected?
Bean Culture was last inspected on 11 December 2023, more than 2 years 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 Bean Culture?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bean Culture 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 Bean Culture is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Nottingham City Council inspects Bean Culture 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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