Beetwell Fried Chicken (BFC) food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Chesterfield
Beetwell Fried Chicken (BFC) 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
The rating dates from 6 August 2025, 11 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: 13-15 Beetwell Street, S40 1SH
How it compares in Chesterfield
In Chesterfield, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Beetwell Fried Chicken (BFC) sits behind roughly 762 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 762 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 74 | 9% | ← Beetwell Fried Chicken (BFC) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 82 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Beetwell Fried Chicken (BFC) 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 Beetwell Fried Chicken (BFC), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catering Perfection 2 Mobile caterer | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Chandlers Pub/bar/nightclub | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| C&Z Retailers - other | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Aunty Dots Sweets Retailers - other | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Boba Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2022 |
| Andreas Pantry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
Questions about Beetwell Fried Chicken (BFC)
What is Beetwell Fried Chicken (BFC)'s food hygiene rating?
Beetwell Fried Chicken (BFC) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chesterfield Council on 6 August 2025.
Is Beetwell Fried Chicken (BFC) 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 Beetwell Fried Chicken (BFC) last inspected?
Beetwell Fried Chicken (BFC) was last inspected on 6 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chesterfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Beetwell Fried Chicken (BFC)?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Beetwell Fried Chicken (BFC) compare to other places in Chesterfield?
88% of the 869 rated food businesses in Chesterfield hold the top rating of 5, while Beetwell Fried Chicken (BFC) holds a 4. 74 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chesterfield Council inspects Beetwell Fried Chicken (BFC) 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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