AJs Cafe and Catering food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chesterfield
AJs Cafe and Catering 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 July 2025, 12 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: 63 Storforth Lane Trading Estate, Storforth Lane, S41 0QL
How it compares in Chesterfield
That puts AJs Cafe and Catering among the 763 places in Chesterfield holding top marks, 88% 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 | 763 | 88% | ← AJs Cafe and Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 74 | 9% | ||
| 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 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 AJs Cafe and Catering 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 AJs Cafe and Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care for a Cuppa Ashgate Hospice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Chesterfield Bowl Pub/bar/nightclub | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Amazing Acorns Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Beyond Nutrition Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Brookholme Croft Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Booker Cash & Carry Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Birdholme Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Central England Co-operative - 5A Mansfield Road Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
Questions about AJs Cafe and Catering
What is AJs Cafe and Catering's food hygiene rating?
AJs Cafe and Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chesterfield Council on 1 July 2025.
Is AJs Cafe and Catering 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 AJs Cafe and Catering last inspected?
AJs Cafe and Catering was last inspected on 1 July 2025, 12 months 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 AJs Cafe and Catering?
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 AJs Cafe and Catering compare to other places in Chesterfield?
88% of the 870 rated food businesses in Chesterfield hold the top rating of 5, and AJs Cafe and Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chesterfield Council inspects AJs Cafe and Catering 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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