La Marin

2
Improvement Necessary
Inspected: 2025-12-19

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
15
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
10

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

La Marin is a mobile caterer located at Hand Car Wash, 265 Nottingham Road, Nottingham, NG7 7DA, in the Nottingham City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 19 December 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 2 (Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 10 — good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Nottingham City oversees 3,032 registered food businesses, of which 83% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Nottingham City is 4.8 out of 5. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Mobile caterer
Address
Hand Car Wash, 265 Nottingham Road, Nottingham
Postcode
NG7 7DA
Local Authority
Nottingham City
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1866275

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of La Marin?

La Marin has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5, as assessed by Nottingham City.

What does a food hygiene rating of 2 mean for a mobile caterer?

A rating of 2 means improvement is necessary. Inspectors found issues with food handling, the condition of the premises, or the management of food safety that need to be addressed to bring the business up to an acceptable standard.

When was La Marin last inspected?

La Marin was last inspected on 2025-12-19. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can La Marin improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is La Marin located?

La Marin is located at Hand Car Wash, 265 Nottingham Road, Nottingham , NG7 7DA, in the Nottingham City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NG7 postcode area.