Pomegranate at Northern Tea Merchants food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chesterfield
Pomegranate at Northern Tea Merchants 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 14 January 2026, 5 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: 193 Chatsworth Road, S40 2BA
How it compares in Chesterfield
That puts Pomegranate at Northern Tea Merchants among the 762 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 | 762 | 88% | ← Pomegranate at Northern Tea Merchants | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 82 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 Pomegranate at Northern Tea Merchants 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 Pomegranate at Northern Tea Merchants, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booze Xpress Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Barrel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Chatsworth Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
| Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Breathe Pilates Limited Retailers - other | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Brampton Convenience Store Retailers - other | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2022 |
| Brampton Primary School School/college/university | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Bella Mahen Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
Questions about Pomegranate at Northern Tea Merchants
What is Pomegranate at Northern Tea Merchants's food hygiene rating?
Pomegranate at Northern Tea Merchants has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chesterfield Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Pomegranate at Northern Tea Merchants 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 Pomegranate at Northern Tea Merchants last inspected?
Pomegranate at Northern Tea Merchants was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 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 Pomegranate at Northern Tea Merchants?
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 Pomegranate at Northern Tea Merchants compare to other places in Chesterfield?
88% of the 869 rated food businesses in Chesterfield hold the top rating of 5, and Pomegranate at Northern Tea Merchants is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chesterfield Council inspects Pomegranate at Northern Tea Merchants 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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