The Peculiar Place food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North East Derbyshire
The Peculiar Place 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 4 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 128 High Street, Clay Cross, Chesterfield, S45 9EE
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
That puts The Peculiar Place among the 654 places in North East Derbyshire 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 | 654 | 86% | ← The Peculiar Place | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 9% | ||
| 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 Very 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 The Peculiar Place 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 The Peculiar Place, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lomo's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Ocean City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Central Methodist Church Other catering premises | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2020 |
| Hill House Care Home Caring Premises | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Community Of Christ Other catering premises | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Kathmandu Gurkha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Host Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Bon Appetit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Questions about The Peculiar Place
What is The Peculiar Place's food hygiene rating?
The Peculiar Place has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 4 November 2024.
Is The Peculiar Place 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 The Peculiar Place last inspected?
The Peculiar Place was last inspected on 4 November 2024, 20 months 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 The Peculiar Place?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Peculiar Place 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, and The Peculiar Place is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects The Peculiar Place 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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