The Birches - Priory Adult Care food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Chesterfield
The Birches - Priory Adult Care holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Birches - Priory Adult Care was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 18 Gladstone Road, S40 4TE
How it compares in Chesterfield
That puts The Birches - Priory Adult Care among the 762 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 | 762 | 88% | ← The Birches - Priory Adult Care | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 82 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 The Birches - Priory Adult Care 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 Birches - Priory Adult Care, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashleigh House Residential Home Caring Premises | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Chesterfield Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Abercrombie Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Chesterfield Care Group Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Caprinos Pizza Chesterfield Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Aramark Ltd at St Helena Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Alexandra Private Hospital Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Centrepoint Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about The Birches - Priory Adult Care
What is The Birches - Priory Adult Care's food hygiene rating?
The Birches - Priory Adult Care has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chesterfield Council on 2 June 2026.
Is The Birches - Priory Adult Care 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Birches - Priory Adult Care last inspected?
The Birches - Priory Adult Care was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month 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 Birches - Priory Adult Care?
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 The Birches - Priory Adult Care compare to other places in Chesterfield?
88% of the 869 rated food businesses in Chesterfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Birches - Priory Adult Care is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chesterfield Council inspects The Birches - Priory Adult Care 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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