Vale Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bolsover
Vale Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 August 2022, more than 3 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: 3 Mansfield Road, Bramley Vale, Chesterfield, S44 5PN
How it compares in Bolsover
That puts Vale Stores among the 594 places in Bolsover holding top marks, 86% 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 | 594 | 86% | ← Vale Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 53 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 Very 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 Vale Stores 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 Vale Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| PortionBox Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Bramley Vale Primary School And Nursery School/college/university | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Sams Snap Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Doe Lea Miners Welfare Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| Doe Lea Resource Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Kwick Stop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Young Vanish Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Twin Oaks Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
Questions about Vale Stores
What is Vale Stores's food hygiene rating?
Vale Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolsover Council on 1 August 2022.
Is Vale Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Vale Stores last inspected?
Vale Stores was last inspected on 1 August 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolsover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Vale Stores?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Vale Stores compare to other places in Bolsover?
86% of the 691 rated food businesses in Bolsover hold the top rating of 5, and Vale Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolsover Council inspects Vale Stores 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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