The Book Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Amber Valley
The Book Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Orangery Chapel Street Belper Derbyshire, DE56 1AR
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts The Book Cafe among the 787 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 | 787 | 81% | ← The Book Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 110 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 The Book Cafe 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 The Book Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| B & M Retail Limited (T/A B M Bargains) Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Belper Cottage Project Other catering premises | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Doodle & Moo's Play Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Artisan Bean Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Belper Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2017 |
| Farmhouse Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Arthur's Other catering premises | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about The Book Cafe
What is The Book Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Book Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 14 March 2024.
Is The Book Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Book Cafe last inspected?
The Book Cafe was last inspected on 14 March 2024, more than 2 years 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 The Book Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Book Cafe compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 971 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and The Book Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects The Book Cafe 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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