Ashleys food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Bolsover
Ashleys holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the food producer and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This rating dates from 14 January 2026, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 7 Welbeck Street, Whitwell, Worksop, S80 4TE
How it compares in Bolsover
A 1 is rare: only 8 of 691 rated places in Bolsover score this low, about one in 86. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 594 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ← Ashleys | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Ashleys the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ashleys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip Inn Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| The Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Mini Market Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| The Corner House Residential Home Caring Premises | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
| Hillside Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Mellors Catering At Hodthorpe School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Hodthorpe Community Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Hodthorpe Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Questions about Ashleys
What is Ashleys's food hygiene rating?
Ashleys has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Bolsover Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Ashleys safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The food producer is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Ashleys last inspected?
Ashleys was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 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 Ashleys?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ashleys compare to other places in Bolsover?
86% of the 691 rated food businesses in Bolsover hold the top rating of 5, while Ashleys holds a 1. 8 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolsover Council inspects Ashleys 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Bolsover, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Ashleys is one of 65 rated food businesses in Worksop. See every hygiene rating in Worksop →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.bolsover.gov.uk/
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