Ecclesbourne Valley Railway food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derbyshire Dales
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 14 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Wirksworth Station, Station Road, Wirksworth, DE4 4FB
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
A 2 is rare: only 24 of 820 rated places in Derbyshire Dales score this low, about one in 34. By contrast 64% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 526 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ← Ecclesbourne Valley Railway | |
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 84 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Ecclesbourne Valley Railway the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Wonders Day Nursery School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| The Leafy Snug Takeaway/sandwich shop | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Feather Star Pub/bar/nightclub | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Skopa Zero Waste Place Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Kens Mini Market Limited Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Wirksworth Balti Takeaway/sandwich shop | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Northern Lights Cinema Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| The Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
What is Ecclesbourne Valley Railway's food hygiene rating?
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 14 March 2025.
Is Ecclesbourne Valley Railway safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Ecclesbourne Valley Railway last inspected?
Ecclesbourne Valley Railway was last inspected on 14 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derbyshire Dales Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ecclesbourne Valley Railway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ecclesbourne Valley Railway compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, while Ecclesbourne Valley Railway holds a 2. 24 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Ecclesbourne Valley Railway 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Derbyshire Dales, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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