Northfield Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North East Derbyshire
Northfield Junior School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 July 2023, more than 3 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: Falcon Road, Dronfield, S18 2ED
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
That puts Northfield Junior School among the 654 places in North East Derbyshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 654 | 86% | ← Northfield Junior School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 Northfield Junior School 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 Northfield Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Aston Village Hall Other catering premises | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Cross Daggers Pub/bar/nightclub | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Adams Fruits Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2022 |
| D S McCall Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Coal Aston Service Station Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Dronfield Garden Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Deli-Licious Bakery And Catering Service Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Family Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about Northfield Junior School
What is Northfield Junior School's food hygiene rating?
Northfield Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 5 July 2023.
Is Northfield Junior School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Northfield Junior School last inspected?
Northfield Junior School was last inspected on 5 July 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Northfield Junior School?
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 Northfield Junior School compare to other places in North East Derbyshire?
86% of the 757 rated food businesses in North East Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Northfield Junior School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects Northfield Junior School 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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