Westdale Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Chesterfield
Westdale Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 8 November 2021, more than 4 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: 46 Clarence Road, S40 1LQ
How it compares in Chesterfield
In Chesterfield, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Westdale Hotel sits behind roughly 763 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 763 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 74 | 9% | ← Westdale Hotel | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Westdale Hotel 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 Westdale Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caprinos Pizza Chesterfield Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Charis Soup Kitchen Caring Premises | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2026 |
| Aunty Dots Sweets Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Chesterfield Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Centrepoint Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Ashleigh House Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Andreas Pantry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Westdale Hotel
What is Westdale Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Westdale Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chesterfield Council on 8 November 2021.
Is Westdale Hotel 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Westdale Hotel last inspected?
Westdale Hotel was last inspected on 8 November 2021, more than 4 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 Westdale Hotel?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Westdale Hotel compare to other places in Chesterfield?
88% of the 870 rated food businesses in Chesterfield hold the top rating of 5, while Westdale Hotel holds a 4. 74 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chesterfield Council inspects Westdale Hotel 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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