Higham Food And Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North East Derbyshire
Higham Food And Wine 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 2 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: 49 - 51 Chesterfield Road, Shirland, Alfreton, DE55 6BN
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
In North East Derbyshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Higham Food And Wine 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% | ← Higham Food And Wine | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Higham Food And Wine 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 Higham Food And Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deakins Family Deli Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Manor Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Adastra Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Amber Valley Vineyards Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2022 |
| BP Stretton Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Horse And Jockey Wessington Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Finest Food To Go Mobile caterer | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Alfreton Golf Catering And Events Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
Questions about Higham Food And Wine
What is Higham Food And Wine's food hygiene rating?
Higham Food And Wine has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 2 July 2024.
Is Higham Food And Wine 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 Higham Food And Wine last inspected?
Higham Food And Wine was last inspected on 2 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 Higham Food And Wine?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Higham Food And Wine 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 Higham Food And Wine holds a 4. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects Higham Food And Wine 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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