Food hygiene ratings in Dronfield
There are 146 food businesses in Dronfield with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by North East Derbyshire Council. A further 5 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Dronfield
85% of rated businesses in Dronfield hold the top score of 5, and 96% hold a 4 or better. 2 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across North East Derbyshire as a whole, 86% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Dronfield is in line with the borough.
| 5 out of 5 | 120 | 85% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 16 | 11% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 3 | 2% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | 1% |
Lowest-rated places in Dronfield
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| The Cow Shed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 5 January 2026 |
| Kuchene Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 24 February 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Dronfield
How many food businesses in Dronfield have a hygiene rating?
146 food businesses in Dronfield have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by North East Derbyshire Council. 141 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Dronfield?
85% of rated businesses in Dronfield hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Dronfield?
2 food businesses in Dronfield hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 rated 0 and 0 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Dronfield?
Environmental health officers at North East Derbyshire Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in North East Derbyshire
- Clay Cross 89 places
- Eckington 58 places
- Killamarsh 42 places
- Alfreton 42 places
- Ashover 24 places
- Holmewood 23 places
- North Wingfield 21 places
- Wingerworth 18 places
Food businesses in Dronfield
- Adams Fruits 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- All Things Nice Ltd 5 - Very good
- Apperknowle Cricket Club 5 - Very good
- Atrium Cafe 5 - Very good
- Bake Dronfield 5 - Very good
- Barlow Church Of England School 5 - Very good
- Barlow Hounds Supporters Club 5 - Very good
- Border View Farm Shop 4 - Good
- Brookview Nursing Home 5 - Very good
- Butler's Bakery 5 - Very good
- Cafe Climax 5 - Very good
- Callywhite Care Home 5 - Very good
- Caterplus @ South Yorkshire Housing Association (SYHA) - Sto Awaiting inspection
- Catholic Church Of The Holy Spirit Exempt
- Central England Co-operative Society 5 - Very good
- China Chef 5 - Very good
- Cliffe Park Cafe 5 - Very good
- Co-Op Late Shop 5 - Very good
- Coach And Horses Inn 5 - Very good
- Coal Aston Service Station 5 - Very good
- Coal Aston Village Hall 5 - Very good
- Coffee Central 5 - Very good
- Contact Club 5 - Very good
- Cross Daggers 5 - Very good
- D S McCall Butchers 5 - Very good
- Dancedaze UK (HAF) 5 - Very good
- Dancing Anchor Spirits 5 - Very good
- Deli-Licious Bakery And Catering Service Ltd 5 - Very good
- Delight Burger 5 - Very good
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.