A J Katering food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Amber Valley
A J Katering 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 13 September 2023, 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: A.J Katering Cattermole Building Market Place Codnor Ripley Derbyshire, DE5 9QA
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts A J Katering among the 790 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 | 790 | 81% | ← A J Katering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 112 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 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 A J Katering 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 A J Katering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cebella Takeaway/sandwich shop | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Codnor Community Primary School Church Of England Controlled School/college/university | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Go Local (Codnor News) Retailers - other | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Codnor Park Residential Home Caring Premises | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Firs Nursing Home Caring Premises | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Codnor Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Butterley Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about A J Katering
What is A J Katering's food hygiene rating?
A J Katering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 13 September 2023.
Is A J Katering 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 A J Katering last inspected?
A J Katering was last inspected on 13 September 2023, 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 A J Katering?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A J Katering compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and A J Katering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects A J Katering 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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