The Dronfield Henry Fanshaw School food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North East Derbyshire
The Dronfield Henry Fanshaw School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Dronfield Henry Fanshaw School was inspected on 1 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Green Lane, Dronfield, S18 2FZ
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
That puts The Dronfield Henry Fanshaw School 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 Dronfield Henry Fanshaw School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Dronfield Henry Fanshaw School 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 Dronfield Henry Fanshaw School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Sam's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Bake Dronfield Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Delight Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Cliffe Park Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Atrium Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Gin Muddlers Mobile caterer | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Dronfield County Infants School School/college/university | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about The Dronfield Henry Fanshaw School
What is The Dronfield Henry Fanshaw School's food hygiene rating?
The Dronfield Henry Fanshaw School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 1 July 2026.
Is The Dronfield Henry Fanshaw School 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dronfield Henry Fanshaw School last inspected?
The Dronfield Henry Fanshaw School was last inspected on 1 July 2026, within the last month. 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 Dronfield Henry Fanshaw School?
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 The Dronfield Henry Fanshaw School 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 Dronfield Henry Fanshaw School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects The Dronfield Henry Fanshaw School 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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