Clay Cross Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North East Derbyshire
Clay Cross Fish Bar holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 12 August 2025, 11 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: 49 High Street, Clay Cross, Chesterfield, S45 9DX
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
In North East Derbyshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Clay Cross Fish Bar sits behind roughly 725 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 654 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ← Clay Cross Fish Bar | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Clay Cross Fish Bar 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 Clay Cross Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazeldene House Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Cup And Saucer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Little Gem Coffee And Cake House Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2021 |
| JD Bakes Other catering premises | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Jacksons Fruit And Vegetables Retailers - other | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Host Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Bon Appetit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Questions about Clay Cross Fish Bar
What is Clay Cross Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Clay Cross Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 12 August 2025.
Is Clay Cross Fish Bar safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Clay Cross Fish Bar last inspected?
Clay Cross Fish Bar was last inspected on 12 August 2025, 11 months 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 Clay Cross Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Clay Cross Fish Bar 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 Clay Cross Fish Bar holds a 3. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects Clay Cross Fish Bar 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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