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Alfreton News food hygiene rating

Retailers - other · Amber Valley

Alfreton News 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 14 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.

Address: 43 Nottingham Road Alfreton Derbyshire, DE55 7HL

How it compares in Amber Valley

In Amber Valley, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Alfreton News sits behind roughly 790 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.

Every rated food business in Amber Valley
5 out of 5 790 81%
4 out of 5 117 12% ← Alfreton News
3 out of 5 57 6%
2 out of 5 8 1%
1 out of 5 2 <1%
0 out of 5 0 0%

A further 112 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.

What the inspector found

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 Alfreton News 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 Alfreton News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Diamond City Other catering premises at this address 5 - Very good 10 October 2024
Creative Connections Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 169 yards away 5 - Very good 4 June 2026
David Nieper Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 197 yards away 5 - Very good 19 July 2023
Crossroads Tavern Ale House Pub/bar/nightclub 199 yards away 5 - Very good 24 June 2025
Coffee N Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 331 yards away 5 - Very good 19 June 2026
Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 340 yards away 5 - Very good 29 August 2025
Alfreton Store Retailers - other 344 yards away 5 - Very good 2 March 2026
Birds Retailers - other 350 yards away 5 - Very good 20 September 2023

Questions about Alfreton News

What is Alfreton News's food hygiene rating?

Alfreton News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Amber Valley Council on 14 November 2023.

Is Alfreton News 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 Alfreton News last inspected?

Alfreton News was last inspected on 14 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Amber Valley Council rather than by the business.

What did the inspector find at Alfreton News?

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 Alfreton News compare to other places in Amber Valley?

81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, while Alfreton News holds a 4. 117 places in the area share that rating.

Who decides the rating?

Amber Valley Council inspects Alfreton News 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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