Food Hygiene Ratings in Chesterfield

966 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 87.2% rated "very good".

966
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
5
Rated 0 or 1
87.2%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good87.2%766
Good8.9%78
Satisfactory1.9%17
Improvement Needed1.4%12
Major Improvement0.6%5
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Retailers - other16717.3%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen15916.5%
Takeaway/sandwich shop13914.4%
Pub/bar/nightclub13413.9%
Other catering premises12913.4%
Caring Premises899.2%
School/college/university495.1%
Mobile caterer444.6%

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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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 966 registered food businesses for Chesterfield. Of these, 878 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 87.2% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 5 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 snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Fredericks Ice CreamS40 1HF1Jun 19, 2026
Lemon Grass SupermarketS40 1SZ1Jan 21, 2026
Mary Swanwick After School Club LtdS41 9QW1Mar 02, 2026
Peking PalaceS43 3UX1Jul 02, 2026
Woodheads CafeS40 1PF1Aug 18, 2026
Bagel LoftS40 1XL2Mar 26, 2026
Chesterfield Ale House LtdS40 1AG2Oct 15, 2025
Delhi 41S41 8LP2Aug 18, 2026
EinsteinsS41 7SA2Sep 10, 2026
Fredericks Cafe & Gelateria (Queen's Park Cafe)S41 2QE2Jul 07, 2026
Go LocalS41 7NE2Oct 29, 2025
Highfield ChippyS41 7HS2Feb 09, 2026
Lite BiteS41 0JB2Jun 24, 2026
New WaahooS43 2AB2May 07, 2026
Newbold Community Club U16's DiscoS41 8RH2Jul 31, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Chesterfield have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 766 food businesses in Chesterfield with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 87.2% 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