Today Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolsover
Today Local holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 18 July 2024, 23 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: 31 Church Street, South Normanton, Alfreton, DE55 2BT
How it compares in Bolsover
In Bolsover, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Today Local sits behind roughly 652 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 594 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 4% | ← Today Local | |
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 53 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Today Local 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 Today Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 77 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Cherubs Caring Premises | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Chillies Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Brigg Infant School School/college/university | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Carnfield Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2022 |
| Anchor Fish And Kebab Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Ceres Childrens Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Alliance Healthcare Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
Questions about Today Local
What is Today Local's food hygiene rating?
Today Local has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bolsover Council on 18 July 2024.
Is Today Local safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Today Local last inspected?
Today Local was last inspected on 18 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolsover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Today Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Today Local compare to other places in Bolsover?
86% of the 691 rated food businesses in Bolsover hold the top rating of 5, while Today Local holds a 3. 28 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolsover Council inspects Today Local 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Today Local is one of 115 rated food businesses in Alfreton. See every hygiene rating in Alfreton →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.bolsover.gov.uk/
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