Ferrero Alfreton (Thorntons Canteen) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Amber Valley
Ferrero Alfreton (Thorntons Canteen) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Thorntons Park Staff Canteen Thorntons Park Wimsey Way Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire, DE55 4XJ
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts Ferrero Alfreton (Thorntons Canteen) 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% | ← Ferrero Alfreton (Thorntons Canteen) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ferrero Alfreton (Thorntons Canteen) 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 Ferrero Alfreton (Thorntons Canteen), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Alfreton Nursery School Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| David Nieper Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Alfreton Cricket Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Alfreton Park School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2023 |
| Creative Connections Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Dark Moon Treats Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
Questions about Ferrero Alfreton (Thorntons Canteen)
What is Ferrero Alfreton (Thorntons Canteen)'s food hygiene rating?
Ferrero Alfreton (Thorntons Canteen) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 1 October 2024.
Is Ferrero Alfreton (Thorntons Canteen) 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ferrero Alfreton (Thorntons Canteen) last inspected?
Ferrero Alfreton (Thorntons Canteen) was last inspected on 1 October 2024, 21 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 Ferrero Alfreton (Thorntons Canteen)?
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 Ferrero Alfreton (Thorntons Canteen) compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Ferrero Alfreton (Thorntons Canteen) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Ferrero Alfreton (Thorntons Canteen) 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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