Ironville Post Office food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Amber Valley
Ironville Post Office holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 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: 1 Market Street Ironville Alfreton Derbyshire, NG16 5NJ
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts Ironville Post Office among the 790 places in Amber Valley holding top marks, 81% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 790 | 81% | ← Ironville Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 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 Good
- 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 Ironville Post Office 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 Ironville Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anvil Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2017 |
| Clowns Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Creative Care (East Midlands) Ltd At The Old Vicarage Caring Premises | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Co-OP Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Acorn Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2023 |
| Amber View Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Bakedbychelsyx Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Dale Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Ironville Post Office
What is Ironville Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Ironville Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 15 November 2023.
Is Ironville Post Office safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ironville Post Office last inspected?
Ironville Post Office was last inspected on 15 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 Ironville Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ironville Post Office compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Ironville Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Ironville Post Office 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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