The Parochial Council Of St John's Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North East Derbyshire
The Parochial Council Of St John's Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 December 2025, 7 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: St John's Church, Walton Back Lane, Walton, S42 7LT
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
That puts The Parochial Council Of St John's Church 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% | ← The Parochial Council Of St John's Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Parochial Council Of St John's Church 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 Parochial Council Of St John's Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Stoops Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Brookholme Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Chatsworth Lodge Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Bella Mahen Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Chesterfield Churches Housing Assoc. Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Barley Mow Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
Questions about The Parochial Council Of St John's Church
What is The Parochial Council Of St John's Church's food hygiene rating?
The Parochial Council Of St John's Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 2 December 2025.
Is The Parochial Council Of St John's Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Parochial Council Of St John's Church last inspected?
The Parochial Council Of St John's Church was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 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 The Parochial Council Of St John's Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Parochial Council Of St John's Church 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 The Parochial Council Of St John's Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects The Parochial Council Of St John's Church 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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