Food Hygiene Ratings in Chesterfield

946 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 86.6% rated "very good".

946
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
2
Rated 0 or 1
86.6%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good86.6%761
Good9.7%85
Satisfactory2.4%21
Improvement Needed1.1%10
Major Improvement0.2%2
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Retailers - other16117.0%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen15816.7%
Takeaway/sandwich shop14315.1%
Pub/bar/nightclub13113.8%
Other catering premises11812.5%
Caring Premises899.4%
School/college/university485.1%
Mobile caterer475.0%

Food hygiene ratings in Chesterfield 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.

Chesterfield currently has 946 registered food businesses. Of these, 879 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 86.6% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 2 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.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Lemon Grass SupermarketS40 1SZ1Jan 22, 2024
SizzlersS41 7JH1Aug 20, 2025
Bagel LoftS40 1XL2Jul 30, 2024
Board & BeanS40 1QR2Dec 10, 2024
Chesterfield Ale House LtdS40 1AG2Oct 15, 2025
Derby Road Convenience Store (Premier)S40 2ES2Aug 14, 2025
Dirty HabitS41 7SA2Feb 28, 2025
Go LocalS41 7NE2Oct 29, 2025
Market Place Fish and ChipsS40 1PB2Mar 20, 2025
RNK Convenience [Premier]S41 9NS2Jan 27, 2025
The BankS40 1XP2Dec 17, 2024
Williams Chip ShopS41 8TH2Feb 12, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Chesterfield have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 761 food businesses in Chesterfield with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 86.6% 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 Chesterfield?+

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 Chesterfield?+

Inspection frequency in Chesterfield 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