The Vale Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Bolsover
The Vale Care Home 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 rating dates from 20 January 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Castle Lane, Bolsover, Chesterfield, S44 6PS
How it compares in Bolsover
That puts The Vale Care Home among the 594 places in Bolsover 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 | 594 | 86% | ← The Vale Care Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 4% | ||
| 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 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 The Vale Care Home 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 Vale Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolsover Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Castle Street Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Pillar Of Rock Pub/bar/nightclub | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Alya Pizza Limited T-A Pizza Rizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 289 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 December 2025 |
| Blue Bell, Blue Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 318 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 February 2026 |
| The Pump Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| New Bolsover Primary School School/college/university | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Ibbotson Fresh Quality Produce Retailers - other | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about The Vale Care Home
What is The Vale Care Home's food hygiene rating?
The Vale Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolsover Council on 20 January 2025.
Is The Vale Care Home 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 Vale Care Home last inspected?
The Vale Care Home was last inspected on 20 January 2025, 17 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 The Vale Care Home?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Vale Care Home compare to other places in Bolsover?
86% of the 691 rated food businesses in Bolsover hold the top rating of 5, and The Vale Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolsover Council inspects The Vale Care Home 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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