Rivington food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North East Derbyshire
Rivington holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 19 January 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: Rear Of 39, Bridge Street, Killamarsh, S21 1AH
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
In North East Derbyshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Rivington sits behind roughly 654 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 654 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 9% | ← Rivington | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Rivington 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 Rivington, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angela's Coffee And Cake Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Express Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Franks Place Other catering premises | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2022 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Akhtars In Killamarsh Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Food First Takeaway/sandwich shop | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
Questions about Rivington
What is Rivington's food hygiene rating?
Rivington has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 19 January 2023.
Is Rivington 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rivington last inspected?
Rivington was last inspected on 19 January 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 Rivington?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Rivington 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, while Rivington holds a 4. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects Rivington 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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