Riddings Junior School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Amber Valley
Riddings Junior School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Riddings Junior School was inspected on 3 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Church Street Riddings Alfreton Derbyshire, DE55 4BW
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts Riddings Junior School 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% | ← Riddings Junior School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Riddings Junior School 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 Riddings Junior School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan's Ice Cream Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2017 |
| Creative Care (East Midlands) Ltd At The Old Vicarage Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Devonshire Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Eat Your Photo Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Anvil Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2017 |
| Classic Canton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Riddings Junior School
What is Riddings Junior School's food hygiene rating?
Riddings Junior School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 3 July 2026.
Is Riddings Junior School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Riddings Junior School last inspected?
Riddings Junior School was last inspected on 3 July 2026, within the last month. 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 Riddings Junior School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Riddings Junior School compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Riddings Junior School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Riddings Junior School 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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