Clay Cross Charcoal Grill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North East Derbyshire
Clay Cross Charcoal Grill holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 14 January 2026, 5 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: 38 High Street, Clay Cross, Chesterfield, S45 9DW
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
In North East Derbyshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Clay Cross Charcoal Grill sits behind roughly 654 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 654 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 9% | ← Clay Cross Charcoal Grill | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Clay Cross Charcoal Grill 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 Clay Cross Charcoal Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Host Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Bon Appetit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Clay Cross Creche Caring Premises | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2023 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2022 |
| New Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| JD Bakes Other catering premises | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Hill House Care Home Caring Premises | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2021 |
Questions about Clay Cross Charcoal Grill
What is Clay Cross Charcoal Grill's food hygiene rating?
Clay Cross Charcoal Grill has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Clay Cross Charcoal Grill 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Clay Cross Charcoal Grill last inspected?
Clay Cross Charcoal Grill was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 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 Clay Cross Charcoal Grill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Clay Cross Charcoal Grill 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, while Clay Cross Charcoal Grill holds a 4. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects Clay Cross Charcoal Grill 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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