Riddings Infant School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Amber Valley
Riddings Infant 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
The rating dates from 8 October 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: West Street Riddings Alfreton Derbyshire, DE55 4EW
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts Riddings Infant 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 Infant 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 Infant 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 Infant School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan's Ice Cream Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2017 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Devonshire Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Eat Your Photo Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Classic Canton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Creative Care (East Midlands) Ltd At The Old Vicarage Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| B&M Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2022 |
Questions about Riddings Infant School
What is Riddings Infant School's food hygiene rating?
Riddings Infant School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 8 October 2025.
Is Riddings Infant 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 Infant School last inspected?
Riddings Infant School was last inspected on 8 October 2025, 9 months 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 Riddings Infant 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 Infant 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 Infant School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Riddings Infant 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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