What is the average food hygiene rating in North East Derbyshire?

The average food hygiene rating in North East Derbyshire is 4.8 out of 5, across 752 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does North East Derbyshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?

86.2% of rated premises in North East Derbyshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 6.5 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks North East Derbyshire 84 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 North East Derbyshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

648 food businesses in North East Derbyshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 86.2% of the 752 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.

How many food businesses in North East Derbyshire have a low hygiene rating?

7 food businesses in North East Derbyshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 North East Derbyshire food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for North East Derbyshire (804 establishments on record, 752 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 North East Derbyshire

In North East Derbyshire, 86.2% of 752 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.8/5. These figures cover 804 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

North East Derbyshire has 648 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 752 rated premises (86.2%). 7 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.

5★ share: 86.2%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +6.5 pp
National rank: 84 / 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 North East Derbyshire

5★ Very Good

648 (86.2%)

4★ Good

72 (9.6%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

25 (3.3%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

4 (0.5%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

2 (0.3%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

Plus 34 awaiting inspection and 18 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 34 awaiting inspection and 18 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in North East Derbyshire: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in North East Derbyshire?: The average food hygiene rating in North East Derbyshire is 4.8 out of 5, across 752 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does North East Derbyshire compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 86.2% of rated premises in North East Derbyshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 6.5 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks North East Derbyshire 84 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 North East Derbyshire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 648 food businesses in North East Derbyshire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 86.2% of the 752 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.
How many food businesses in North East Derbyshire have a low hygiene rating?: 7 food businesses in North East Derbyshire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 North East Derbyshire food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for North East Derbyshire (804 establishments on record, 752 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 North East Derbyshire

LillybellesRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 10, Upper Mantle Close, Clay Cross, Chesterfield · S45 9NU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
S42 CafeOther catering premises · 184A Queen Victoria Road, New Tupton, Chesterfield · S42 6DU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Wingerworth Wonder YearsSchool/college/university · 1A Welbeck Drive, Wingerworth, Chesterfield · S42 6SN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Highfield House Farm ShopRetailers - other · Highfield House Farm, Darley Road, Stonedge, Ashover · S45 0LW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Lickpenny Caravan Park - ShopRetailers - other · Lickpenny Caravan Park, Lickpenny Lane, Ashover, Matlock · DE4 5PW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
St Albans Lunch ClubRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lunch Club, St Albans Parish Centre, Heath Road, Holmewood · S44 5RA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Macauleys CakeOther catering premises · S18
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Stretton Hall Farm TearoomsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tanglewood, Newmarket Lane, Clay Cross, Chesterfield · S45 9AP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
The Blue Bell InnRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Blue Bell Inn, Station Road, Hepthorne Lane, North Wingfield · S42 5HY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Fat Sam'sTakeaway/sandwich shop · 36 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield · S18 2XB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Hooked Riverside KitchenMobile caterer · S18
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Mainstream International Foods LtdOther catering premises · Mainstream International Foods, Stonebroom Industrial Estate, Stonebroom, Alfreton · DE55 6LQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026

Places needing improvement in North East Derbyshire

The Cow ShedRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Border View Farm, Rod Moor Road, Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield · S18 8XL
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 January 2026
Elm Tree InnPub/bar/nightclub · Mansfield Road, Heath, Chesterfield · S44 5SE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 July 2025
Star Kebab And Fish BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · 1A Searston Avenue, Holmewood, Chesterfield · S42 5QZ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 April 2026
Oasis TakeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 2 Alma Road, North Wingfield, Chesterfield · S42 5QG
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 February 2026
Go Local ExtraRetailers - other · 2 The Green, North Wingfield, Chesterfield · S42 5LQ
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 May 2026
Kelstedge InnPub/bar/nightclub · Matlock Road, Kelstedge, Ashover, Chesterfield · S45 0DX
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 March 2026
Kuchene DeliTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 6, The Forge, Church Street, Dronfield · S18 1QX
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 February 2025

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 804 real Food Standards Agency records for North East Derbyshire, of which 752 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.