Smith's Creamland Ices Factory food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · North East Derbyshire
Smith's Creamland Ices Factory holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 September 2025, 9 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: 113 High Street, Clay Cross, Chesterfield, S45 9DZ
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
That puts Smith's Creamland Ices Factory 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% | ← Smith's Creamland Ices Factory | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Smith's Creamland Ices Factory 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 Smith's Creamland Ices Factory, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill House Care Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Host Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Central Methodist Church Other catering premises | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2020 |
| Bon Appetit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Clay Cross Creche Caring Premises | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2023 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2022 |
| New Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| JD Bakes Other catering premises | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
Questions about Smith's Creamland Ices Factory
What is Smith's Creamland Ices Factory's food hygiene rating?
Smith's Creamland Ices Factory has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 16 September 2025.
Is Smith's Creamland Ices Factory 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smith's Creamland Ices Factory last inspected?
Smith's Creamland Ices Factory was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 9 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 Smith's Creamland Ices Factory?
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 Smith's Creamland Ices Factory 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 Smith's Creamland Ices Factory is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects Smith's Creamland Ices Factory 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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