Continental Food Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Amber Valley
Continental Food Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Continental Food Bar was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 23 Market Place Belper Derbyshire, DE56 1FZ
How this rating has changed
Continental Food Bar has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 11 June 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 11 June 2026 | 5 4 | Worse |
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How it compares in Amber Valley
In Amber Valley, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Continental Food Bar sits behind roughly 790 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 790 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ← Continental Food Bar | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Continental Food Bar 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 Continental Food Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Fresh Bite Pizzaria Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Gatsbys Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Audrey's At The Courtyard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| 3FF Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Josi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Eartharmony Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Belper House Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2021 |
Questions about Continental Food Bar
What is Continental Food Bar's food hygiene rating?
Continental Food Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Amber Valley Council on 11 June 2026.
Is Continental Food Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Continental Food Bar last inspected?
Continental Food Bar was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month 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 Continental Food Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Continental Food Bar compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, while Continental Food Bar holds a 4. 117 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Continental Food Bar 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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