R B Elliott And Son food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North East Derbyshire
R B Elliott And Son holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Elliotts Butchers Farm Shop, Stud Farm, Chesterfield Road, S44 5UN
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
That puts R B Elliott And Son 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% | ← R B Elliott And Son | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 R B Elliott And Son 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 R B Elliott And Son, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkwright Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Arkwright Town Miners Welfare Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2023 |
| Amberley Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Calow C Of E (v.c) Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Central England Cooperative Society Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
Questions about R B Elliott And Son
What is R B Elliott And Son's food hygiene rating?
R B Elliott And Son has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 3 December 2024.
Is R B Elliott And Son 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was R B Elliott And Son last inspected?
R B Elliott And Son was last inspected on 3 December 2024, 19 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 R B Elliott And Son?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does R B Elliott And Son 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 R B Elliott And Son is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects R B Elliott And Son 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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