Holdsworth Chocolates food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Derbyshire Dales
Holdsworth Chocolates holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 March 2026, 3 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: Unit 1 To Unit 7 Plante Building, Riverside Business Park, Buxton Road, DE45 1PT
How it compares in Derbyshire Dales
That puts Holdsworth Chocolates among the 526 places in Derbyshire Dales holding top marks, 64% 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 | 526 | 64% | ← Holdsworth Chocolates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 84 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 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 Holdsworth Chocolates 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 Holdsworth Chocolates, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Hattersley Wines Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2023 |
| Fitism Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2021 |
| Thornbridge Brewery Limited Manufacturers/packers | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| The Tin Hut Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2022 |
| St Anselms School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| The Lambton Larder Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| The Chakra Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Holdsworth Chocolates
What is Holdsworth Chocolates's food hygiene rating?
Holdsworth Chocolates has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derbyshire Dales Council on 19 March 2026.
Is Holdsworth Chocolates 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Holdsworth Chocolates last inspected?
Holdsworth Chocolates was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derbyshire Dales Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Holdsworth Chocolates?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Holdsworth Chocolates compare to other places in Derbyshire Dales?
64% of the 820 rated food businesses in Derbyshire Dales hold the top rating of 5, and Holdsworth Chocolates is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derbyshire Dales Council inspects Holdsworth Chocolates 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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