The Old Post Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chesterfield
The Old Post Restaurant 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 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 43 Holywell Street, S41 7SH
How it compares in Chesterfield
That puts The Old Post Restaurant among the 763 places in Chesterfield holding top marks, 88% 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 | 763 | 88% | ← The Old Post Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 74 | 9% | ||
| 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 83 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 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 The Old Post Restaurant 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 Old Post Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab & Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Aruba Pub/bar/nightclub | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| Blue Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Ashoka Cuisine Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Alexandra Private Hospital Caring Premises | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Boba Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2022 |
| Centrepoint Other catering premises | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Andreas Pantry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
Questions about The Old Post Restaurant
What is The Old Post Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
The Old Post Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chesterfield Council on 14 September 2024.
Is The Old Post Restaurant 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 Old Post Restaurant last inspected?
The Old Post Restaurant was last inspected on 14 September 2024, 21 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 The Old Post Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Old Post Restaurant compare to other places in Chesterfield?
88% of the 870 rated food businesses in Chesterfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Post Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chesterfield Council inspects The Old Post Restaurant 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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