What is the average food hygiene rating in Amber Valley?

The average food hygiene rating in Amber Valley is 4.73 out of 5, across 975 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Amber Valley compare with the national average for food hygiene?

81.3% of rated premises in Amber Valley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.6 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Amber Valley 163 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Amber Valley have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

793 food businesses in Amber Valley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 81.3% of the 975 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Amber Valley have a low hygiene rating?

11 food businesses in Amber Valley are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Amber Valley food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Amber Valley (1,101 establishments on record, 975 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Amber Valley

In Amber Valley, 81.3% of 975 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.73/5. These figures cover 1,101 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Amber Valley has 793 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 975 rated premises (81.3%). 11 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.

5★ share: 81.3%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +1.6 pp
National rank: 163 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Amber Valley

5★ Very Good

793 (81.3%)

4★ Good

117 (12%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

54 (5.5%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

9 (0.9%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

2 (0.2%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 95 awaiting inspection and 31 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 95 awaiting inspection and 31 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Amber Valley: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Amber Valley?: The average food hygiene rating in Amber Valley is 4.73 out of 5, across 975 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Amber Valley compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 81.3% of rated premises in Amber Valley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.6 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Amber Valley 163 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Amber Valley have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 793 food businesses in Amber Valley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 81.3% of the 975 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 2 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Amber Valley have a low hygiene rating?: 11 food businesses in Amber Valley are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Amber Valley food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Amber Valley (1,101 establishments on record, 975 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Amber Valley

The Cob StopOther catering premises · Derbyshire Constabulary Force Headquarters Butterley Hall Coach Road Butterley Park Ripley Derbyshire · DE5 3RS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
The DevonshirePub/bar/nightclub · 71 Bridge Street Belper Derbyshire · DE56 1BA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Bulls Head InnPub/bar/nightclub · Belper Lane End Belper Derbyshire · DE56 2DL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Carolyn StubbsOther catering premises · DE7
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
3FFRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Community Hall Number 28 28 The Coppice Market Place Belper Derbyshire · DE56 1FZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Arthur'sOther catering premises · 1C Campbell Street Belper Derbyshire · DE56 1AP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
The TavernPub/bar/nightclub · 11 Derby Road Belper Derbyshire · DE56 1UU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Doodle & Moo's Play VillageRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · De Bradelei House Chapel Street Belper Derbyshire · DE56 1AR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Heanor Gate Science CollegeSchool/college/university · Kirkley Drive Heanor Derbyshire · DE75 7RA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Emma And Jen's SuperwhippyMobile caterer · DE56
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
Apple Charlotte BakeryOther catering premises · DE56
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
Eat CakeOther catering premises · DE56
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Amber Valley

Duffield Balti And GrillTakeaway/sandwich shop · Duffield Balti Duffield Belper Derbyshire · DE56 4BZ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 April 2026
Mr T's Heanor LtdTakeaway/sandwich shop · 7 Market Street Heanor Derbyshire · DE75 7NR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 March 2026
Jade GardenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 45 Chapel Street Kilburn Belper Derbyshire · DE56 0NR
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 September 2024
The Hungry HutMobile caterer · Belper Mill Car Park Bridge Foot Belper Derbyshire · DE56 2UA
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 November 2024
New Full HouseTakeaway/sandwich shop · Shop Unit A2 Gregorys Way Belper Derbyshire · DE56 0HS
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 April 2026
The DogPub/bar/nightclub · Main Road Pentrich Ripley Derbyshire · DE5 3RE
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 April 2026
Pizza KingTakeaway/sandwich shop · 2 Park Corner Ripley Derbyshire · DE5 3DF
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 May 2026
Burger Wurger LtdOther catering premises · 29C Market Place Heanor Derbyshire · DE75 7EG
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 February 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,101 real Food Standards Agency records for Amber Valley, of which 975 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.