Jo's Book Swap and Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Derbyshire Dales
Jo's Book Swap and Cafe 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 25 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Great Longstone Village Hall, Church Lane, Great Longstone, DE45 1TB
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts Jo's Book Swap and Cafe among the 526 places in Derbyshire Dales holding top marks, 64% 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 | 526 | 64% | ← Jo's Book Swap and Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 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 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 Jo's Book Swap and Cafe 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 Jo's Book Swap and Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Crispin Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Great Longstone Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| The Village Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Thornbridge Outdoors Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Quackers Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 October 2025 |
| The Packhorse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 February 2025 |
Questions about Jo's Book Swap and Cafe
What is Jo's Book Swap and Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Jo's Book Swap and Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 25 January 2023.
Is Jo's Book Swap and Cafe 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 Jo's Book Swap and Cafe last inspected?
Jo's Book Swap and Cafe was last inspected on 25 January 2023, more than 3 years 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 Jo's Book Swap and Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Jo's Book Swap and Cafe compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, and Jo's Book Swap and Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Jo's Book Swap and Cafe 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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