Hope For Belper food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Amber Valley
Hope For Belper 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 9 July 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: Belper Baptist Church Bridge Street Belper Derbyshire, DE56 1BA
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts Hope For Belper 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% | ← Hope For Belper | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Hope For Belper 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 Hope For Belper, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dessertalicious Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Belper Meadows Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Belper Long Row Primary School School/college/university | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Lion Garage Retailers - other | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Little Lunch Box Retailers - other | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Leaps And Bounds Caring Premises | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Jerry Howarth Pork Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about Hope For Belper
What is Hope For Belper's food hygiene rating?
Hope For Belper has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 9 July 2024.
Is Hope For Belper 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 Hope For Belper last inspected?
Hope For Belper was last inspected on 9 July 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 Hope For Belper?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hope For Belper compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 971 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Hope For Belper is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Hope For Belper 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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