Heron Foods Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chesterfield
Heron Foods Limited 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 19 September 2023, 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: Duke Street, Staveley, S43 3PA
How it compares in Chesterfield
That puts Heron Foods Limited 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% | ← Heron Foods Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Heron Foods Limited 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 Heron Foods Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Stop Cafe (Healthy Living Centre) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Curry Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2024 |
| Delacarts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Harleys Pub/bar/nightclub | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Charlies Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| AVS Superstore Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2024 |
| Francis House Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Holistic Health Hub Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
Questions about Heron Foods Limited
What is Heron Foods Limited's food hygiene rating?
Heron Foods Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chesterfield Council on 19 September 2023.
Is Heron Foods Limited 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 Heron Foods Limited last inspected?
Heron Foods Limited was last inspected on 19 September 2023, more than 2 years 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 Heron Foods Limited?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Heron Foods Limited compare to other places in Chesterfield?
88% of the 870 rated food businesses in Chesterfield hold the top rating of 5, and Heron Foods Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chesterfield Council inspects Heron Foods Limited 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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