The Common Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolsover
The Common Stores 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 23 February 2026, 4 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: 128 The Common, South Normanton, Alfreton, DE55 2EP
How it compares in Bolsover
In Bolsover, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Common Stores sits behind roughly 594 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 594 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 8% | ← The Common Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 53 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 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 The Common Stores 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 Common Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coco Sun Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Ceres Childrens Home Caring Premises | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Cygnet Storthfield House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Anchor Fish And Kebab Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Brigg Infant School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Carnfield Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2022 |
| Chillies Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Cafe 77 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
Questions about The Common Stores
What is The Common Stores's food hygiene rating?
The Common Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bolsover Council on 23 February 2026.
Is The Common Stores 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 The Common Stores last inspected?
The Common Stores was last inspected on 23 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolsover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Common Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Common Stores compare to other places in Bolsover?
86% of the 691 rated food businesses in Bolsover hold the top rating of 5, while The Common Stores holds a 4. 58 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolsover Council inspects The Common Stores 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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