Smalley Community Group food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Amber Valley
Smalley Community Group holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 October 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: Smalley Church Hall Main Road Smalley Ilkeston Derbyshire, DE7 6DS
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts Smalley Community Group 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% | ← Smalley Community Group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Smalley Community Group 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 Smalley Community Group, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley Hayes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| B & S Stores (Go Local) Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Eventide Lunch Club Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Bateman Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2021 |
| Oakfield Farm - Farm Shop And Butchery Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Evelyn Court Care Home Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Luke's Snap Cabin Mobile caterer | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
Questions about Smalley Community Group
What is Smalley Community Group's food hygiene rating?
Smalley Community Group has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 5 October 2024.
Is Smalley Community Group 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smalley Community Group last inspected?
Smalley Community Group was last inspected on 5 October 2024, 21 months 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 Smalley Community Group?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smalley Community Group compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Smalley Community Group is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Smalley Community Group 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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