Market Hall News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chesterfield
Market Hall News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 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: Shop 7, Market Hall, Market Place, S40 1AR
How it compares in Chesterfield
In Chesterfield, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Market Hall News sits behind roughly 763 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 763 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 74 | 9% | ← Market Hall News | |
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 83 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Market Hall News 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 Market Hall News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aunty Dots Sweets Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Charis Soup Kitchen Caring Premises | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| C&Z Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Andreas Pantry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Centrepoint Other catering premises | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Boba Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2022 |
Questions about Market Hall News
What is Market Hall News's food hygiene rating?
Market Hall News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chesterfield Council on 10 August 2022.
Is Market Hall News safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Market Hall News last inspected?
Market Hall News was last inspected on 10 August 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chesterfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Market Hall News?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Market Hall News compare to other places in Chesterfield?
88% of the 870 rated food businesses in Chesterfield hold the top rating of 5, while Market Hall News holds a 4. 74 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chesterfield Council inspects Market Hall News 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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