Belper Cottage Project food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Amber Valley
Belper Cottage Project holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 16 Chapel Street Belper Derbyshire, DE56 1AR
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts Belper Cottage Project among the 790 places in Amber Valley holding top marks, 81% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 790 | 81% | ← Belper Cottage Project | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
A further 112 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Belper Cottage Project none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Belper Cottage Project, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Limited (T/A B M Bargains) Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Doodle & Moo's Play Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Artisan Bean Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Belper Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2017 |
| Farmhouse Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Arthur's Other catering premises | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Chef G @ Tylers Other catering premises | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about Belper Cottage Project
What is Belper Cottage Project's food hygiene rating?
Belper Cottage Project has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 17 September 2024.
Is Belper Cottage Project safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Belper Cottage Project last inspected?
Belper Cottage Project was last inspected on 17 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Amber Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Belper Cottage Project?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Belper Cottage Project compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Belper Cottage Project is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Belper Cottage Project and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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