Food For Thought food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bolsover
Food For Thought 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 30 July 2025, 11 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: Community Room, Park View, Barlborough
How it compares in Bolsover
That puts Food For Thought 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% | ← Food For Thought | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Food For Thought 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 Food For Thought, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Rodes Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Barlborough Primary School School/college/university | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Bolsover District Council FSM Other catering premises | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Barlborough B.O.O.T.S Caring Premises | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2023 |
| Barlborough Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2022 |
| Barlborough Post Office Retailers - other | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2022 |
| Busy Bees At Chesterfield Barlborough Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
Questions about Food For Thought
What is Food For Thought's food hygiene rating?
Food For Thought has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolsover Council on 30 July 2025.
Is Food For Thought 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 Food For Thought last inspected?
Food For Thought was last inspected on 30 July 2025, 11 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 Food For Thought?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Food For Thought compare to other places in Bolsover?
86% of the 691 rated food businesses in Bolsover hold the top rating of 5, and Food For Thought is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolsover Council inspects Food For Thought 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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