Tapton Lock Visitor Centre ( plus Madeline & John Varley Narrow Boats ) food hygiene rating
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Tapton Lock Visitor Centre ( plus Madeline & John Varley Narrow Boats ) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 October 2025, 8 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: Lockoford Lane, S41 7JB
How it compares in Chesterfield
That puts Tapton Lock Visitor Centre ( plus Madeline & John Varley Narrow Boats ) among the 763 places in Chesterfield holding top marks, 88% 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 | 763 | 88% | ← Tapton Lock Visitor Centre ( plus Madeline & John Varley Narrow Boats ) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 74 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 83 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 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 Tapton Lock Visitor Centre ( plus Madeline & John Varley Narrow Boats ) 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 Tapton Lock Visitor Centre ( plus Madeline & John Varley Narrow Boats ), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Hotel - (Head Office) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Aldi Foodstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2023 |
| Apartment (Chesterfield)Ltd (football) Pub/bar/nightclub | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Brew Time Cafe and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Brill Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
| Butcher and Catch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Beef King Chesterfield Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Tapton Lock Visitor Centre ( plus Madeline & John Varley Narrow Boats )
What is Tapton Lock Visitor Centre ( plus Madeline & John Varley Narrow Boats )'s food hygiene rating?
Tapton Lock Visitor Centre ( plus Madeline & John Varley Narrow Boats ) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chesterfield Council on 15 October 2025.
Is Tapton Lock Visitor Centre ( plus Madeline & John Varley Narrow Boats ) 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tapton Lock Visitor Centre ( plus Madeline & John Varley Narrow Boats ) last inspected?
Tapton Lock Visitor Centre ( plus Madeline & John Varley Narrow Boats ) was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chesterfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tapton Lock Visitor Centre ( plus Madeline & John Varley Narrow Boats )?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Tapton Lock Visitor Centre ( plus Madeline & John Varley Narrow Boats ) compare to other places in Chesterfield?
88% of the 870 rated food businesses in Chesterfield hold the top rating of 5, and Tapton Lock Visitor Centre ( plus Madeline & John Varley Narrow Boats ) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chesterfield Council inspects Tapton Lock Visitor Centre ( plus Madeline & John Varley Narrow Boats ) 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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