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.
| 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
- 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 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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