The Smashed Moo food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Amber Valley
The Smashed Moo holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 April 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: 39 Mansfield Road Alfreton Derbyshire, DE55 7JJ
How it compares in Amber Valley
In Amber Valley, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so The Smashed Moo sits behind roughly 790 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 790 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ← The Smashed Moo | |
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 112 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Smashed Moo 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 The Smashed Moo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond City Other catering premises | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Go Local Alfreton Retailers - other | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Crossroads Tavern Ale House Pub/bar/nightclub | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| David Nieper Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Creative Connections Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Christ The King Roman Catholic School School/college/university | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Copthorne Infant School School/college/university | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Christ The King Church Parish Centre Other catering premises | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
Questions about The Smashed Moo
What is The Smashed Moo's food hygiene rating?
The Smashed Moo has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Amber Valley Council on 8 April 2026.
Is The Smashed Moo 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Smashed Moo last inspected?
The Smashed Moo was last inspected on 8 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Amber Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Smashed Moo?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Smashed Moo compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, while The Smashed Moo holds a 4. 117 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects The Smashed Moo 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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