Swanwick Discount Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Amber Valley
Swanwick Discount Store 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 7 August 2023, more than 2 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: Post Office 28A High Street Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire, DE55 1AA
How it compares in Amber Valley
In Amber Valley, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Swanwick Discount Store sits behind roughly 790 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 790 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ← Swanwick Discount Store | |
| 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 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 Swanwick Discount Store 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 Swanwick Discount Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booths Convenience (Go Local Extra) Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Boot & Slipper Pub/bar/nightclub | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Burger King Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Ferrero Alfreton (Thorntons Canteen) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
Questions about Swanwick Discount Store
What is Swanwick Discount Store's food hygiene rating?
Swanwick Discount Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Amber Valley Council on 7 August 2023.
Is Swanwick Discount Store 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 Swanwick Discount Store last inspected?
Swanwick Discount Store was last inspected on 7 August 2023, more than 2 years 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 Swanwick Discount Store?
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 Swanwick Discount Store compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, while Swanwick Discount Store holds a 4. 117 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Swanwick Discount Store 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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