Riddings Charcoal Grill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Amber Valley
Riddings Charcoal Grill holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 February 2025, 16 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 9 Greenhill Lane Riddings Alfreton Derbyshire, DE55 4EX
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts Riddings Charcoal Grill 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% | ← Riddings Charcoal Grill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Riddings Charcoal Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan's Ice Cream Mobile caterer | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2017 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Eat Your Photo Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Devonshire Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Classic Canton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| B&M Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2022 |
| Creative Care (East Midlands) Ltd At The Old Vicarage Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
Questions about Riddings Charcoal Grill
What is Riddings Charcoal Grill's food hygiene rating?
Riddings Charcoal Grill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 27 February 2025.
Is Riddings Charcoal Grill 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Riddings Charcoal Grill last inspected?
Riddings Charcoal Grill was last inspected on 27 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Amber Valley Council rather than by the business.
How does Riddings Charcoal Grill compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 971 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Riddings Charcoal Grill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Riddings Charcoal Grill 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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