Food Hygiene Ratings in Amber Valley

1,078 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 80.0% rated "very good".

1,078
Businesses
4.7/5
Average Rating
2
Rated 0 or 1
80.0%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good80.0%771
Good12.8%123
Satisfactory6.0%58
Improvement Needed1.0%10
Major Improvement0.2%2
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen18016.7%
Pub/bar/nightclub17516.2%
Retailers - other17216.0%
Other catering premises13912.9%
Mobile caterer11510.7%
Takeaway/sandwich shop1029.5%
School/college/university696.4%
Caring Premises645.9%

Food hygiene ratings in Amber Valley are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

The source snapshot contains 1,078 registered food businesses for Amber Valley. Of these, 964 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 80.0% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 2 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 22, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Duffield Balti And GrillDE56 4BZ1Apr 30, 2026
Rolling SmokeDE55 4HD1Jul 09, 2026
Bellas BitesDE55 4JJ2Apr 23, 2026
Burger Wurger LtdDE75 7EG2Feb 12, 2026
Christ The King Roman Catholic SchoolDE55 7EN2Jul 17, 2026
Lotus LoungeDE55 7BH2Feb 19, 2026
Lucky StarDE75 7EX2Aug 28, 2025
New Full HouseDE56 0HS2Apr 23, 2026
Pizza KingDE5 3DF2May 11, 2026
SweetlyDE5 3EH2Jul 06, 2026
The DogDE5 3RE2Apr 16, 2026
The Hungry Hut BelperDE56 2UA2Jul 13, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Amber Valley have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 771 food businesses in Amber Valley with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 80.0% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Amber Valley?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Amber Valley?+

Inspection frequency in Amber Valley depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies