The Magic Sunflower food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North East Derbyshire
The Magic Sunflower 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 8 August 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: 51 Barnard Avenue, Coal Aston, Dronfield, S18 3BP
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
That puts The Magic Sunflower among the 654 places in North East Derbyshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 654 | 86% | ← The Magic Sunflower | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 Magic Sunflower 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 Magic Sunflower, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Fruits Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2022 |
| D S McCall Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Coal Aston Village Hall Other catering premises | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Cross Daggers Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Coal Aston Service Station Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Dronfield Garden Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Dancedaze UK (HAF) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Dronfield Gymnastics Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2022 |
Questions about The Magic Sunflower
What is The Magic Sunflower's food hygiene rating?
The Magic Sunflower has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 8 August 2024.
Is The Magic Sunflower 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 Magic Sunflower last inspected?
The Magic Sunflower was last inspected on 8 August 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Magic Sunflower?
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 Magic Sunflower compare to other places in North East Derbyshire?
86% of the 757 rated food businesses in North East Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Magic Sunflower is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects The Magic Sunflower 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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