Blue Stoops food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Chesterfield
Blue Stoops holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 September 2024, 21 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: 20 Matlock Road, S40 3JQ
How it compares in Chesterfield
That puts Blue Stoops among the 762 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 | 762 | 88% | ← Blue Stoops | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 82 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 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 Blue Stoops 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 Blue Stoops, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Churches Housing Assoc. Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Bella Mahen Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Chesterfield Cricket Club Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Chesterfield Care Group Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Boythorpe Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Chatsworth Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
| Barrel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
Questions about Blue Stoops
What is Blue Stoops's food hygiene rating?
Blue Stoops has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chesterfield Council on 19 September 2024.
Is Blue Stoops 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blue Stoops last inspected?
Blue Stoops was last inspected on 19 September 2024, 21 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 Blue Stoops?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blue Stoops compare to other places in Chesterfield?
88% of the 869 rated food businesses in Chesterfield hold the top rating of 5, and Blue Stoops is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chesterfield Council inspects Blue Stoops 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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