747 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 85.3% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Bolsover 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.
Bolsover currently has 747 registered food businesses. Of these, 689 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 85.3% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 8 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require 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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashlea Club | S43 4NS | 1 | Sep 03, 2025 |
| Ashleys | S80 4TE | 1 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Bolsover Service Station | S44 6HF | 1 | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Delicatessen Polski | NG20 8AQ | 1 | Nov 18, 2025 |
| J S Mann And Sons | S44 6EL | 1 | Sep 10, 2025 |
| New Houghton Community Hub | NG19 8TA | 1 | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Roses Store | NG20 8DT | 1 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Virk Stores | S80 4ES | 1 | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Bolsover Convenience Store Ltd | S44 6EB | 2 | Nov 21, 2024 |
| Langwith Peri Peri Chicken | NG20 9HD | 2 | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Simone Fish And Chip Shop | NG20 8NT | 2 | Sep 16, 2025 |
| The Gate Hotel | NG20 9DN | 2 | Feb 13, 2025 |
There are currently 588 food businesses in Bolsover with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 85.3% 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.
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.
Inspection frequency in Bolsover 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.