Unstone Hill Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North East Derbyshire
Unstone Hill Farm Shop 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 12 August 2025, 11 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: Chesterfield Road, Unstone, Dronfield, S18 4AF
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
In North East Derbyshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Unstone Hill Farm Shop 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% | ← Unstone Hill Farm Shop | |
| 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 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 Unstone Hill Farm Shop 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 Unstone Hill Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drone Valley Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2023 |
| Dronfield Nursery Limited Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Callywhite Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Fox In The Box Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Dancedaze UK (HAF) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Dancing Anchor Spirits Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2021 |
| Dronfield Gymnastics Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2022 |
| China Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
Questions about Unstone Hill Farm Shop
What is Unstone Hill Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Unstone Hill Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 12 August 2025.
Is Unstone Hill Farm Shop 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 Unstone Hill Farm Shop last inspected?
Unstone Hill Farm Shop was last inspected on 12 August 2025, 11 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 Unstone Hill Farm Shop?
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 Unstone Hill Farm Shop 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 Unstone Hill Farm Shop holds a 4. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects Unstone Hill Farm Shop 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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