Clay Cross Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North East Derbyshire
Clay Cross Convenience Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 July 2024, more than 2 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: 42 - 46 High Street, Clay Cross
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
In North East Derbyshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Clay Cross Convenience Store sits behind roughly 654 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 654 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 9% | ← Clay Cross Convenience Store | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Clay Cross Convenience Store 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 Clay Cross Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Host Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| JD Bakes Other catering premises | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Bon Appetit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Clay Cross Creche Caring Premises | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2023 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2022 |
| New Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Hill House Care Home Caring Premises | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2021 |
Questions about Clay Cross Convenience Store
What is Clay Cross Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Clay Cross Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 3 July 2024.
Is Clay Cross Convenience Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Clay Cross Convenience Store last inspected?
Clay Cross Convenience Store was last inspected on 3 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 Clay Cross Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Clay Cross Convenience Store 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, while Clay Cross Convenience Store holds a 4. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects Clay Cross Convenience Store 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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