Food hygiene ratings in Amber Valley
Amber Valley inspects and rates 1,086 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 974 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 112 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Amber Valley
Standards here are high: 81% of rated businesses in Amber Valley hold the top score of 5, and 93% hold a 4 or better. 10 businesses, under 1% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 790 | 81% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Recently inspected in Amber Valley
The most recent inspections published by Amber Valley, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pear Tree Hotel | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Corfield Church Of England Infant School | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Ripley Junior School | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| A6 Coffee Co | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Riddings Junior School | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Sammielous | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Christ The King Church Parish Centre | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Mellors Catering At Somercotes Infant School | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| NHS Alfreton (Staff Canteen) | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Sainsburys | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Boot & Slipper | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| King Street Fish Bar | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Amber Valley
The lowest-rated food businesses in Amber Valley are listed below. 2 businesses hold a 1, major improvement necessary. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duffield Balti And Grill | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 April 2026 |
| Mr T's Heanor Ltd | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about food hygiene in Amber Valley
How many food businesses does Amber Valley rate?
Amber Valley publishes food hygiene ratings for 1,086 businesses, of which 974 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Amber Valley?
81% of rated businesses in Amber Valley hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Amber Valley have a bad hygiene rating?
10 food businesses in Amber Valley hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 2 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Amber Valley?
Environmental health officers employed by Amber Valley carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Amber Valley
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 1538 Community Interest Company 5 - Very good
- 3FF 5 - Very good
- A Bake As Old As Time 5 - Very good
- A G Parfett And Sons 4 - Good
- A J Katering 5 - Very good
- A.Fools Cakes 5 - Very good
- A6 Coffee Co 5 - Very good
- Aathira Limited 4 - Good
- Acacia Lodge 5 - Very good
- Acacia Preserves 5 - Very good
- Ada Belfield Centre 5 - Very good
- Aera Community Support 5 - Very good
- Affinity Sports Academy Limited 5 - Very good
- Afrifoods Hub Limited Awaiting inspection
- Agape For All Nations 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Alan's Ice Cream 5 - Very good
- Albion News 5 - Very good
- Aldercar Express 5 - Very good
- Aldercar High School + Post 16 Phoenix Centre 5 - Very good
- Aldercar Infant And Nursery 5 - Very good
- Alderwasley Hall School 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Alfreton Cricket Club 5 - Very good
- Alfreton Golf Catering And Events 5 - Very good
- Alfreton House Tea Rooms 4 - Good
- Alfreton Indoor Market Cafe 5 - Very good
- Alfreton Leisure Centre 5 - Very good
- Alfreton News 4 - Good
- Alfreton Nursery School Childrens Centre 5 - Very good
- Alfreton Park School 5 - Very good
- Alfreton Snooker Hall 5 - Very good
- Alfreton Store 5 - Very good
- Alfreton Town Football Club 5 - Very good
- Alfreton Town Supporters Social Club 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Alices Baked Creations 5 - Very good
- Alter Ego Brewing Co Ltd 5 - Very good
- Amanda's Catering Van 5 - Very good
- Amber Valley Fitness Centre Exempt
- Amber Valley Nectar Awaiting inspection
- Amber Valley Rugby Club 4 - Good
- Amber-Bakes 5 - Very good
- Ambergate Chip Shop 5 - Very good
- Ambergate Primary School 5 - Very good
- Ambers Pool Sports Bar 4 - Good
- Andy's Chippy 5 - Very good
- Andy's Refreshments 5 - Very good
- Angela's Whippy Awaiting inspection
- Angelos Bistro 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Anila 5 - Very good
- Anthony Andrews Butchers 5 - Very good
- Anvil Club 5 - Very good
- Aphrodite Chocolates 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Apple Charlotte Bakery 5 - Very good
- Arkwrights Bar Limited 4 - Good
- Aroi Aroi 5 - Very good
- Arthur's 5 - Very good
- Artisan Bean Company 5 - Very good
- As Fresh As It Gets Fruit And Veg 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-07-08. Browse all UK councils →